Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-09-11
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)
Many individuals believe that modern life offers too extreme choices, which can make people confused and stressed. However, I strongly believe that having a wide range of options is beneficial because it provides greater freedom and better opportunities.
On the one hand, having too many choices can sometimes make life more complicated. Nowadays, people must choose between countless products, services, and entertainment platforms. For example, there are many movie subscription services such as netflix, amazon, and hbo, as a result, people often spend a large amount of time deciding what to buy or watch. In some situations, this can lead to stress and difficulty making decisions. Furthermore, when individuals are presented with too many alternatives, they may become dissatisfied even after making a choice because they continue thinking about other possible options.
On the other hand, increased choice gives people more freedom and enhance their quality of life . In the past students had limited educational opportunities, while today there are thousands of universities and online programs around the world. Because educational institutions compete with each other, students can find better courses, scholarships and learning environments that match their goals. In addition, consumers can select products that suit their personal preferences and budgets. Therefore, a greater number of choices encourages competition and innovation, which benefits society as a whole.
In conclusion, although too many choices may occasionally create confusion, I believe the advantages outweigh the disadvantages because they provide people with freedom, opportunities, and enhance living standards.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The essay addresses the prompt well, maintaining a clear position throughout. You have provided relevant arguments for both sides of the debate, such as the stress caused by decision fatigue and the benefits of increased educational opportunities. However, the response is 247 words long, which falls just short of the 250-word minimum requirement. This minor omission impacts the overall task completion. To reach a higher band, ensure you expand slightly more on your examples or provide a more detailed concluding thought to comfortably exceed the word count. The ideas are generally well-developed, but a bit more depth in the analysis of the 'innovation' point would have strengthened the argument further.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5
The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, two body paragraphs, and a conclusion. You use cohesive devices effectively, such as 'On the one hand', 'Furthermore', and 'In addition', which help guide the reader through your arguments. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the opposing viewpoints. The progression of ideas is smooth, and the relationship between sentences is generally clear. To improve, ensure that referencing is always precise; for instance, in the second paragraph, the transition between the example of streaming services and the concept of decision-making stress is handled well, but could be slightly more fluid.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'dissatisfied', 'educational opportunities', and 'innovation' appropriately. There are some minor issues with word choice, such as 'too extreme choices', which is slightly unnatural; 'an overwhelming number of choices' would be more precise. You also have some capitalization errors, such as 'netflix', 'amazon', and 'hbo', which should be capitalized as proper nouns. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly, incorporating more sophisticated collocations or less common lexical items would help elevate your score toward the higher bands.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as 'Although too many choices may occasionally create confusion, I believe...'. While your grammar is generally accurate and does not impede communication, there are a few slips. For example, 'enhance their quality of life' should be 'enhances' to agree with the singular subject 'increased choice'. Additionally, there is a minor punctuation error in the second paragraph where a comma is used instead of a period before 'as a result'. Overall, your control of grammar is good, but increasing the variety of complex structures and ensuring subject-verb agreement would improve your score.
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