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 on 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

The response addresses all parts of the prompt, clearly stating a position in the introduction and maintaining it throughout. The ideas regarding globalization and internet access are relevant and supported with examples, such as the availability of oat meals in Bangladesh. However, the development is somewhat limited; the discussion on the negative aspects of having too many choices (overwhelming nature and quality concerns) is mentioned but not fully explored. To reach a higher band, the argument could benefit from more depth in explaining the consequences of these choices on human decision-making or psychological well-being.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Cohesive devices such as 'consequently', 'for instance', and 'moreover' are used effectively to link ideas. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate distinct points. However, some transitions are slightly mechanical, and the referencing in the conclusion is a bit repetitive. The flow of ideas is generally smooth, but the progression could be more sophisticated to achieve a higher score.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task and allows the writer to express ideas clearly. There is an attempt to use less common items like 'commodities', 'dilemma', and 'globalization'. However, there are some minor inaccuracies in collocation and word choice, such as 'production of goods' instead of 'availability of goods' and 'search any sites' instead of 'search various sites'. The range is sufficient for the task but lacks the precision and naturalness required for higher bands.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The essay uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is always clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as 'It is often argued that by many people that at present', which contains redundant phrasing. Other errors include 'access to internet' (missing article 'the') and 'at times of emergency or dilemma' (slightly awkward phrasing). The majority of sentences are understandable, but the frequency of minor errors prevents a higher score.

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