Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-08-20

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems.

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Student answer (Band 6.0)

In the contemporary world, some individuals believe that, biggest complication related to environment is the extinction of specific plants and animals species, while some argue that there are more crucial issues present related to environment. In my opinion, the loss of flora and fauna is a serious concern, but problems like global warming and widespread pollution are far more critical and cannot be overlooked, as they are often the root cause of the ecosystem loss.

To begin with, loss of biodiversity can be very threatening for the world because it can lead to disturbance in the food chains and ecosystems. Extinction of a single animal or plant can cause problems among other species present in the particular food chain. Moreover, various species of flora and fauna are equally dependant on each other for resources such as food and water, the extinction of one species can result in endangering of more species.

On the other hand, the collapse of ecosystems is connected to the changes in weather such as increasing global warming and air pollution which results in poor habitat of animals and plants. Furthermore, the occurrence of land degradation is also creating difficulties for various creatures and vegetation to survive. For example, in recent years, the population of bengal tigers is depleting due to the rising water and air pollution emerging in Kerala, resulting in endangering of the species.

In conclusion, I firmly believe that, other factors such as geographical and weather changes are more concerning than that of the disturbance in biodiversity, if the focus changes to the global warming and pollution, it will lead to saving of both flora and fauna also.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses all parts of the prompt, discussing both views and providing a clear personal opinion. The position is consistent throughout the essay. Ideas are relevant, such as the link between biodiversity loss and food chains, and the broader impact of global warming. However, the development is somewhat limited; for instance, the example of the Bengal tigers in Kerala is factually questionable and lacks depth. To reach a higher band, you should provide more detailed explanations and more accurate, well-supported examples to strengthen your arguments.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, two body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the two viewpoints. Cohesive devices such as 'To begin with', 'Moreover', 'On the other hand', and 'Furthermore' are used to guide the reader. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and there are minor issues with referencing, such as the phrase 'that of the disturbance' in the conclusion, which is slightly awkward. Overall, the progression of ideas is clear and easy to follow.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'biodiversity', 'flora and fauna', and 'land degradation'. There are some instances of slightly unnatural word choices or phrasing, such as 'biggest complication' (should be 'greatest challenge') and 'poor habitat' (should be 'habitat loss' or 'degradation'). While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly, it lacks the precision and sophistication required for higher bands. Focusing on collocations and more academic phrasing would improve your score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The essay uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While many sentences are clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as missing articles ('the' extinction, 'the' loss), comma splices, and awkward phrasing like 'resulting in endangering of the species'. These errors do not impede communication, but they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. To improve, focus on article usage, subject-verb agreement, and ensuring that complex sentences are punctuated correctly to avoid run-on structures.

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