Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-07-28

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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

Student answer (Band 7.0)

In today's world, many individuals are surrounded by a variety of choices in almost every situation of their lives, from shopping, education to career paths and entertainment. I strongly agree that wide range of choices are available in today's generation and this is very beneficial for many individuals to find products and opportunities in life.

First and foremost, the major advantage of having more choices is that consumers can select their products on the basis of their preferences, budgets and product quality. For instance, "online shopping" offers thousands of products at different price ranges and different product quality so that customers can compare their quality, price and rating or reviews and choose products wisely before purchasing it. As a result, businesses are encouraged to enhance their goods and services

Furthermore, the increasing number of educational and career opportunities has more options for an individual, students can choose their favorite universities with various streams of education and international training programs along with that some of them are also providing "online courses" so students can choose according to their interest and financial situation. Similarly, working professionals now have access to a wide range of career paths including remote jobs and freelancing, these options provide more flexibility in their work.

However, it is true that sometimes too many choices can make people confusion when making decision for choosing one option, for example, selecting a "mobile phone" because of large number of a varieties are available. So sometimes people tend to do some research about that product or service and find another alternative and compare it and then they can make decisions. Therefore, the benefits of having multiple choices clearly outweigh the disadvantages.

In conclusion, although an excessive number of options are available and sometimes it is difficult for decision making, the advantage far outweighs the disadvantage that sometimes people have benefits of having different choices, they promote competition, improve quality, and enable people to make decisions and choose products according to their need.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

The response addresses all parts of the prompt, clearly stating a position in the introduction and maintaining it throughout. The ideas are relevant and supported by examples, such as online shopping and educational opportunities. The argument is well-developed, acknowledging the potential downside of 'choice overload' while effectively refuting it to support the main thesis. The conclusion provides a clear summary of the position. To reach a higher band, the student could provide more nuanced analysis of the psychological impact of choice, rather than focusing primarily on the functional benefits of having options.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Each paragraph has a central topic. Cohesive devices such as 'First and foremost', 'Furthermore', 'Similarly', and 'However' are used to guide the reader through the argument. While the progression is generally clear, some transitions are slightly mechanical, and the referencing in the final paragraph is a bit repetitive. The paragraphing is appropriate and contributes to the overall clarity of the argument.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

The student demonstrates an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, including terms like 'flexibility', 'freelancing', and 'alternatives'. There are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'make people confusion' (should be 'confused') and 'large number of a varieties' (should be 'a large variety'). While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey meaning clearly, it lacks the sophistication and precise collocation required for higher bands. The use of 'today's generation' is slightly imprecise in this context, as the topic refers to the modern era generally.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

The essay uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as subject-verb agreement issues ('wide range of choices are available' should be 'is available') and awkward phrasing ('the advantage far outweighs the disadvantage that sometimes people have benefits'). Punctuation is generally functional, though some run-on sentences occur, such as in the third paragraph. Despite these errors, the meaning is always clear, and the errors do not impede communication. Increasing the variety of complex structures and proofreading for basic agreement errors would improve the score.

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