Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-10-08

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)

There are certain countries where people have an attitude that in the field of arts like music, literature, acting, art and similar ones are easy therefore anybody can do it. Due to this people that have no talent become rich and famous whereas the talented ones are neither valued nor appreciated.

I do not agree with this statement as I believe that people who are truly associated with the culture and history of arts develop a natural association towards the true talent as they have a genuine script which attracts people that enjoy such things. We see an example of Ilama Iqbal who tried to wake his Muslim youth by his poetry and the people actually admired him and gave him the appreciation he deserved, and people still remember him and recite his poetry to this day. This was all because he was a genuine talent.

On the other hand, people that just follow the trend are not true preserver of the art and although they do get quick fame, but people forget them as the time passes. An example can be seen of Justin Bieber who gained quick fame during his teens around 2015 but now he is considered as a flop. That is as he had nothing that emotionally attached people and he could not connect to people and have a place in their hearts.

At the end, I would conclude by saying that genuine talent takes time to get its value but once it reaches people's heart, you get your applause. One should write for the art not for the people and gradually the art will pay you back.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.5

Your position is clear from the introduction: you disagree that genuine talent is not valued, and you maintain this view in the conclusion. The examples of Iqbal and Justin Bieber are relevant and help illustrate your contrast between lasting appreciation and temporary fame. This gives the response a sound basis and addresses the question. However, some ideas are less fully developed than others: the claim that people connected with arts and culture naturally recognise talent is asserted rather than explained, and the Bieber example relies on a broad claim that he is now “considered as a flop” without evidence or qualification. To strengthen the response, explain more precisely how audiences distinguish lasting artistic merit from trend-driven popularity, and support each example with clearer reasoning.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The essay has a coherent overall arrangement: an introduction states the issue and your position, two body paragraphs present contrasting examples, and a conclusion restates your view. Transitions such as “On the other hand” and “At the end” make the main stages easy to follow. Some connections, however, are mechanical or unclear. The first body paragraph moves from a general claim about cultural knowledge to Iqbal without fully explaining the link, while the final sentence introduces advice about writing for art rather than directly drawing together the argument. Referencing is also occasionally vague, as in “That is as he had nothing,” where the relationship to the previous claim is not clearly expressed. Develop a clearer progression within each paragraph and use linking phrases only when they accurately show the relationship between ideas.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use relevant topic vocabulary, including “genuine talent,” “appreciated,” “trend,” and “emotionally attached,” and the reader can generally understand your argument. There are also attempts at more expressive phrasing, such as “a place in their hearts.” However, the range and control are uneven, with several unnatural or imprecise choices: “genuine script” does not clearly express your intended meaning, “true preserver of the art” is awkward, and “considered as a flop” is not a natural collocation. Repetition of “people,” “talent,” and “art” also limits flexibility. Aim for precise, natural combinations such as “a genuine artistic voice,” “preserve artistic traditions,” and “regarded as unsuccessful,” while varying repeated nouns where the meaning allows.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt a mix of simple and complex sentences, including clauses with “whereas,” “as,” and “although,” and your meaning is usually recoverable. Some grammatical errors remain, particularly in longer sentences. The opening construction, “There are certain countries where people have an attitude that … are easy,” has an unclear subject and faulty clause structure. In “people that just follow the trend are not true preserver,” the singular noun does not agree with the plural subject, and “although they do get quick fame, but…” incorrectly combines two contrasting structures. The sentence about Iqbal also runs on through several linked clauses. Improve control by separating long sentences, checking subject–verb and singular–plural agreement, and avoiding “although…but” together. More accurate complex sentences would make your reasoning easier to follow.

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