Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-09-04

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, people have a lot of opportunities due to the advancements in science. It is often argued that having too many choices is a great blessing, while others believe that it can be overwhelming and confusing. I completely agree with this statement and this essay will explain why.

One of its main advantages is that we can choose another field, if we face setback in one. This not only gives determination and confidence about the future but also helps us to enjoy a wider range of facilities. For instance, if a student is unable to meet the eligibility criteria of medical schools then they can choose pharmacy, physical therapy and even allied sciences as an alternative. Students are no longer confined to limited fields, in fact, they have multitude opportunities waiting for them after experiencing a setback from one.

Another major advantage is that now people are exposed to a vast variety of information and they can adopt different choices at the same time. For instance, a doctor can be an entrepreneur, a content creator and a professor at one time. This helps people to develop more academic and interpersonal skills, while adopting multiple distinct career options.

Having said that, having different modern choices can be overwhelming since it might distract your focus and sometimes take you towards misleading paths, which can be problematic in the long run. Although this can be prevented by giving people a pieces of advice and conducting their career counseling so, they are better able to go in the right direction.

All things considered, plenty of choices are making people more diverse and multi talented rather than repenting on previous setbacks. Though, it can sometimes confuse people to choose right direction, I believe its advantages outweigh its disadvantages.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The response addresses the prompt by taking a clear position that the advantages of having many choices outweigh the disadvantages. The ideas are relevant and generally well-developed, particularly the examples regarding career paths and the potential for multitasking. However, the development is somewhat uneven; the counter-argument regarding the 'overwhelming' nature of choices is introduced but could be explored with more depth to fully balance the essay. The conclusion effectively summarizes the position. Overall, the response meets the requirements of the task by providing a clear, consistent argument supported by logical reasoning.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Each paragraph has a central theme, such as the benefits of career flexibility or the potential for distraction. Cohesive devices like 'For instance', 'Another major advantage', and 'Having said that' are used effectively to guide the reader through the argument. While the progression of ideas is clear, some transitions between sentences could be more sophisticated to improve the flow. Paragraphing is used appropriately, and the overall structure supports the development of the argument well.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate and appropriate for the task. The student uses some topic-specific terms like 'eligibility criteria', 'multitude', and 'interpersonal skills'. There are occasional minor inaccuracies in word choice or collocation, such as 'repenting on previous setbacks' (which is slightly unnatural) and 'giving people a pieces of advice' (a grammatical error affecting lexical precision). To reach a higher band, the student should aim for more precise collocations and a slightly wider range of less common lexical items to express complex ideas with greater nuance.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

The essay demonstrates a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is always clear, there are several grammatical slips, such as 'a pieces of advice' (plural/singular mismatch) and 'conducting their career counseling so, they are better able' (awkward phrasing). Punctuation is generally functional, though some comma usage is inconsistent. The student shows an ability to use complex structures, but the frequency of minor errors prevents the writing from being consistently error-free. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and article usage would help improve the overall accuracy.

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