Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-11-10

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

In some countries today, there is an attitude that 'anyone can do it' in the arts - music, literature, acting, art, etc. As a result, people with no talent become rich and famous and genuine talent is not valued or appreciated.

Do you agree or disagree?

You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.

Student answer (Band 6.0)

In some countries, the subject 'arts' is not given proper value. They believe that anyone can create music, acting, art, etc., resulting in people becoming rich and famous without talent. On the contrary, real talent is sometimes underappreciated. I do not completely agree with that attitude.

I do not think anyone can do art. Art heavily relies on imagination and creativity. And talent rests on how greatly that creativity is presented to the audience. If there is no talent, then it will not be that amusing to the viewers. Our brain will not catch something that is vague. Only real talent can pique interest of groups of people. For example, people will not book a ticket just to see a cow walking in four legs. The tickets will be sold when the cow suddenly starts walking in two legs. That is a feat only that specific cow can perform.

But, just talent alone cannot take one so far. He must know how to present it attractively. Today, the concept of modern art is a living example of how presentation affects the performance. Just a simple feat of jumping can become more valueable if it is performed with a symbolic meaning. That type of talent is not junk, it is the power of presentation. In order to be appreciated, one must know how to pique someone's interest.

In conclusion, a simple feat can become meaningful if it is presented with talent. On the other hand, if one cannot attract the interest of an individual or a group, he may not be appreciated even though he is talented.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5

Your position is stated clearly: you reject the idea that anyone can succeed in the arts without talent, while also arguing that presentation matters. The discussion of creativity and the modern-art example is relevant, and the conclusion reflects your main point. However, the response only partly addresses the claim that genuinely talented people are not valued or appreciated: this concern is mentioned, but not explored with a specific explanation or example. The cow illustration is memorable, yet its connection to artistic talent and public recognition is not fully explained. Develop this link and support both sides of your qualified position with more concrete examples to make the response more complete.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The essay has a clear overall structure, moving from an introduction to two supporting paragraphs and a conclusion. Paragraphs generally have identifiable purposes, and transitions such as “On the contrary,” “But,” and “In conclusion” help signal the direction of the argument. However, some connections are abrupt or unclear. For instance, the cow example does not clearly show how artistic talent leads to recognition, and the shift from talent to presentation in the next paragraph could be explained more explicitly. The repeated focus on “pique interest” also makes the progression feel somewhat circular. Use clearer links between each example and your claim, and ensure each paragraph adds a distinct step to the argument.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

You use an adequate range of vocabulary for the topic, including “imagination,” “creativity,” “underappreciated,” “symbolic meaning,” and “presentation.” These choices help communicate your ideas, and some less common expressions show an attempt to be precise. At times, however, word choice or collocation is inaccurate or awkward, as in “how greatly that creativity is presented,” “catch something that is vague,” and “more valueable.” “Talent” and “interest” are also repeated frequently, limiting flexibility. Aim for more natural combinations and check spelling carefully; for example, describe how creativity is expressed or conveyed, rather than how it is “presented” in this context. More precise vocabulary would make the argument clearer and more fluent.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, including conditional structures such as “If there is no talent, then it will not be that amusing” and a contrastive sentence beginning “even though he is talented.” Most sentences are understandable, and errors rarely prevent the reader from following your meaning. Some grammatical choices are less controlled, however. “Art heavily relies on imagination and creativity. And talent rests…” begins a sentence with a conjunction in a way that feels disconnected; combining these ideas would improve flow. In “Only real talent can pique interest of groups of people,” the article before “interest” is missing. Review article use and sentence connections, while continuing to practise varied complex structures.

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