Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · 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 6.5)
Few individuals consider that in today's period we have a wide range of options. I strongly agree with this statement we have many alternatives. This essay highlights the reasons for being in favor of a thought of the people with valid explanations and examples.
To begin with, the people who claim that we have options are basically upper middle class individuals or above that. They have carrier choices in which, they can became whatever they want as per their contentment. For instance, Artist, Engineer, Doctor and many more. Moreover, there are people who don't want to get married and I agree on this because they have right to make decisions of their life. For instance, I had my choices of countries for pursing my master's degree in mechanical engineering.
Furthermore, every citizens have so many options for food nowadays as per their craving. For example, Italian pizza , Chinese noodles and Korean sea food and many more. Moreover, people have choices of being vegetarian or non-vegetarian. In addition, people also have many alternatives for entertainment platform in today's time such as, Netflix, Amazon prime, JioHotstar etc. As a result, these all options are easily accessible because of a good amount of money.
To conclude, I agree with the few individuals of having easy accessibility because nowadays we can eat whatever we want as per our craving. We can explore or study in countries as our choice. There are entertainment platforms in which, we can choose tv shows , movies as per our taste. However, there are more options when the individual is rich and less who is below poverty line.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5
The response addresses the prompt by taking a clear position, but the development of ideas is somewhat superficial. While you provide examples such as career choices, food, and entertainment, the analysis lacks depth. The argument relies heavily on listing items rather than exploring the implications of having 'too many' choices, such as decision fatigue or anxiety. The conclusion introduces a new point about economic status which, while relevant, is not fully integrated into the main argument. To improve, focus on explaining the 'why' and 'how' behind your examples to provide a more comprehensive response.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5
The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, and there is a clear progression of ideas. You use some cohesive devices like 'To begin with', 'Furthermore', and 'In addition' to link your points. However, the use of these devices is sometimes mechanical or repetitive. Additionally, some sentences are disjointed, such as 'I strongly agree with this statement we have many alternatives', which lacks a proper conjunction or punctuation. Improving the variety of your linking words and ensuring smoother transitions between sentences would help elevate the flow of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, allowing you to convey your meaning clearly. You use some topic-specific terms like 'mechanical engineering', 'vegetarian', and 'entertainment platform'. However, there are instances of awkward phrasing and word choice, such as 'in today's period' (instead of 'in today's society') and 'carrier choices' (instead of 'career choices'). The range of vocabulary is somewhat limited, and you rely on basic descriptors. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more precise academic vocabulary and collocations to express your ideas with greater sophistication.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
The essay contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally distract the reader. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('every citizens have', 'these all options are'), incorrect article usage, and punctuation errors. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are persistent throughout the text. To improve, focus on proofreading for basic grammatical accuracy, particularly with pluralization and verb forms, and practice using more complex sentence structures like relative clauses or conditional sentences to demonstrate greater control.
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