Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-29

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 6.0)

It is often argued that by many people that at present we have numerous options and I completely agree with this statement, because there is an increased global connection promoting a wide range of production of goods and easier access to internet.

One of the major reasons for having various choices now is the globalization. It increased export and import of domestic products to international markets, which promoted many new products and services to other countries. Consequently, people have more options in every type of services or commodities now than they had before. For example, Bangladesh does not produce products like Oat meals domestically. However, people got exposure to multiple brands of oat meals presently because of globalization.

Another significant reason is the convenience that internet provides. People are now exposed to various information and trends through online platforms. As a result, they get to know of the alternative options of any service or good very quickly and might get influenced to try them. For instance, if a product is not available in one website, people can search any sites to find it along with hundred alternative options. However, sometimes it can be overwhelming at times of emergency or dilemma. Moreover, product quality varies significantly, which can be confusing for many if they do not know much about the ingredients of a product.

In conclusion, I firmly agree that people possess too many options nowadays. Even though it can be confusing for consumers sometimes, globalization through business and product/ service exchange increased selling of multiple items that are not commonly found otherwise and easier access to internet are the major reasons behind it

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have addressed all parts of the prompt and maintained a clear position throughout the essay. Your ideas are relevant, particularly the focus on globalization and internet accessibility as drivers of increased choice. However, the development of these ideas is somewhat limited. For instance, while you mention that having too many choices can be overwhelming, this point is not fully explored or linked back to your thesis in a sophisticated way. To reach a higher band, ensure that your supporting examples are more deeply integrated into your argument rather than just listed. Overall, the response is well-focused and directly answers the question.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. You use cohesive devices such as 'consequently,' 'for instance,' and 'moreover' to link your ideas. However, some of these transitions feel slightly mechanical, and there are instances where the flow between sentences could be smoother. For example, the transition between the benefits of the internet and the negative aspect of being 'overwhelmed' is a bit abrupt. Paragraphing is used appropriately, and the central topic of each paragraph is clear, which helps the reader follow your argument without difficulty.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'globalization,' 'commodities,' and 'dilemma' appropriately. There are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'production of goods' where 'availability' might be more precise, and 'search any sites' which is slightly unnatural. While you attempt to use less common vocabulary, the range is somewhat restricted. To improve, try to incorporate more precise collocations and academic phrases to express your ideas with greater nuance and sophistication, rather than relying on more general terms.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is appropriate for this level. However, there are several grammatical errors that persist throughout the text. For example, 'It is often argued that by many people that at present' contains a redundant 'that,' and 'search any sites' should be 'search any site' or 'search other sites.' Additionally, there are minor issues with article usage and prepositional phrases. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on proofreading for subject-verb agreement and article consistency would be beneficial.

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