Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-21
IELTS Writing Task 2 question
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Student answer (Band 6.0)
There are few individuals who believe that it is better to accept horrible incidents or some bad conditions, while others think that it is more convincing to work hard and uplift such results. This essay will examine both the views and argue why fighting for better outcome is more pleasing and satisfactory.
Many people leave things on nature, accept the sad reality and scared to face the challenges. They do this because they feel it is worthless to try hard and waste their energy on useless consequences which cannot be changed by us. Furthermore, they do not want to take stress and mental pressure regarding bad results, instead they enjoy life with peace and luxury. Numerous studies has shown that it happens because people are afraid to take risk and bear loss or defeat.
On the other hand, few professionals argue that we should try to mitigate our problems through our dedication, hard work and passion. It is far better to fight with our bad situation and improve for the sake of our future. This fearless attitude also helps us to tackle more challenges which might appear in future as well. Moreover, we also learn to develop problem solving skills through this kind of activities which helps us to improve our personality. Although, life becomes more peaceful and happier after letting it go and leave problems as it is but reducing the bad situation and living satisfied life feels something else.
In conclusion, accepting harsh reality without doing anything makes us free from stress but mitigating bad incidents uplift our living standard and improve our life style. This is why fighting for good result is best in my opinion.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response addresses both views and provides a clear personal position. The ideas are relevant, though some arguments, such as the claim that people who accept bad situations 'enjoy life with peace and luxury,' are somewhat over-generalized and lack depth. The essay covers all parts of the prompt, but the development of ideas could be more nuanced. For example, the discussion on 'problem-solving skills' is a good point, but it could be supported with a concrete example to reach a higher band. Overall, the position is consistent throughout the essay.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5
The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, two body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Paragraphing is used appropriately. Cohesive devices such as 'Furthermore,' 'On the other hand,' and 'Moreover' are used to link ideas, although some transitions feel slightly mechanical. The progression of ideas is generally clear, though the connection between the first body paragraph's focus on 'peace' and the second paragraph's focus on 'growth' could be smoother. Referencing is generally clear, and the essay flows well enough for the reader to follow the argument without difficulty.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing the student to express ideas clearly. There are some attempts at less common vocabulary, such as 'mitigate' and 'uplift,' which are used correctly. However, there are some awkward collocations and word choices, such as 'leave things on nature' (should be 'leave things to nature') and 'useless consequences.' The range is sufficient to convey meaning, but more precise and sophisticated vocabulary would be needed to reach a higher band. Spelling is generally accurate throughout the text.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The student uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is always clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as 'Numerous studies has shown' (subject-verb agreement) and 'scared to face' (missing auxiliary verb 'are'). Additionally, the sentence 'Although, life becomes more peaceful... but reducing the bad situation... feels something else' is structurally awkward and contains a redundant 'but.' Despite these errors, the grammar does not impede communication, and the student demonstrates a reasonable command of sentence construction.
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