Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-06

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

All university undergraduate courses should include a period of time spent studying abroad or doing a work placement.

Do you think the advantages of this would outweigh the disadvantages?

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

Student answer (Band 6.0)

MOST OF THE PUBLIC INSTITUTION BACHELORS COURSES SHOULD INVOLVE A SPECIFIC TIME TO SPEND PART OF THEIR STUDIES IN THE INTERNATIONAL COUNTRIES OR WORKING AS A INTERN IN A INTERNATIONAL MARKET. I THINK THESE FACILITIES HAVE MORE PROS THEN CONS.

ON THE ONE HAND, THE BENEFITS OF STUDYING IN DIFFERENT NATION CAN HELP A STUDENT TO UNDERSTAND THE MULTIPLE ASPECTS SUCH AS DIFFERENT CULTURE, LANGUAGE ,AND LIFESTYLE. IT WILL ALSO HELP THE STUDENTS TO TACKLE THE VARIOUS PROBLEMS BY APPLYING DIFFERENT APPROACHES LIKE LIVING WITHOUT FAMILY, ADJUSTING THEIR FINANCES WELL AND ALSO COOKING FOR THEM WHICH SERVE AS BASIC LIFE SKILL. THEY ALSO GET TO LEARN THE FOREIGN LANGUAGE TO BETTER COMMUNICATION AND UNDERSTANDING. FOR INSTANCE, STUDENTS GET INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE BY STUDYING IN THE INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENT WITH DIFFERENT BACKGROUND OF CLASSMATES. IT HELPS TO ENHANCE THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENT WORLD APART FROM THEIR OWN.

MOREOVER, WORKING IN A INTERNATIONAL COMPANY CAN ALSO HELP THEM TO UNDERSTAND THE REAL LIFE EXPERIENCE IN THE INTERNATIONAL LEVEL WHICH MIGHT BE NOT POSSIBLE IN THEIR OWN COUNTRY. ALTHOUGH,WORKING AND GAINING EXPERIENCE FROM THE FOREIGN ORGANISATION BUILTS CONFIDENCE INTHEM AS WELL AS CONTRIBUTES TO THEIR BRIGHT FUTURE. FOR EPITOME, A GRADUATE WITH INTERNATIONAL DEGREE AS WELL AS JOB EXPERIENCE CAN GET MUCH MORE PREFERENCE THAN A STUDENT WHO DOESN'T HAVE.

IN CONTRAST, THERE ARE SOME DISADVANTAGES TOO. STUDENTS MAY BE NOT WILLING TO COME BACK TO THEIR HOME COUNTRY AFTER LIVING A DIFFERENT LIFE. ADDITIONALLY, SOME OF THE STUDENTS MAY FEEL HOME SICKNESS AND FELL ILL. BUT IN MY OPINION THESE MINOR DRAWBACKS CAN BE ADJUSTABLE BY APPLYING SOME OF THE PROPER SOLUTIONS.

IN CONCLUSION, THE ADVANTAGE OF PROVIDING UNDERGRADUATES AN INTERNATIONAL ATMOSPHERE OF LEARNING HAVE MULTIPLE BENEFITS LIKE KNOWING AND LEARNING CULTURE,LANGUAGE AND LIFESTYLES. DESPITE OF SOME ISSUES WHICH CAN BE MANAGEABLE BY PROPER GUIDANCE.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses all parts of the prompt, providing a clear position that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. The ideas are relevant, covering cultural exposure, life skills, and professional development. However, the development of these ideas is somewhat superficial. For instance, the point about 'cooking for them' is a bit simplistic for an academic essay. While the position is clear, the arguments could be extended with more sophisticated reasoning or specific examples rather than general statements. The conclusion is brief but summarizes the main points effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, each with a clear focus. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'On the one hand', 'Moreover', and 'In conclusion', which help guide the reader. However, some transitions feel a bit mechanical or repetitive. The referencing is generally clear, though the flow between sentences within paragraphs could be smoother. The use of punctuation is occasionally inconsistent, which slightly affects the overall cohesion, but the progression of ideas remains logical throughout the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing the student to convey their ideas clearly. There are attempts to use topic-specific vocabulary like 'international exposure' and 'professional development' (implied). However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'international countries' (should be 'foreign countries') and 'for epitome' (should be 'for example' or 'for instance'). The range is sufficient for the task, but more precise and varied vocabulary would be needed to reach a higher band.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The student uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are frequent errors in grammar and punctuation. Examples include 'MOST OF THE PUBLIC INSTITUTION BACHELORS COURSES' (incorrect article/pluralization), 'BUILTS' (incorrect verb form), and 'IN THE INTERNATIONAL LEVEL' (incorrect preposition). Additionally, the use of all-caps is inappropriate for formal writing. While these errors do not impede communication, they are persistent and demonstrate a lack of control over more complex grammatical forms.

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