Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-19

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Student answer (Band 6.5)

Many individuals believe that environmental impact is a constant debate in our society today. While some argue that loss of particular species of plants and animals is the most severe environmental issue of our times, while other believe there are more environment problems to address.

On the one hand, the loss of species is a critical issue because each specie plays a unique role on its ecosystem and even for a life cycle and responsible for life. The extinction of a specie can have a domino effect, impacting other species and the overall balance of the eco system. For instance, the disappearance of pollinators like bees can affect agriculture and the production of food. Moreover, biodiversity has cultural value many communities and depend on some specific beings not only for their livelihood, but also for their cultural and religious practices.

On the other hand, some argue that climate change, deforestation or water and air pollution could be some of the more urgent environment matters. Climate change itself is problem affecting all forms of life on the other planet, its impact including rising sea levels, extreme weather events and ocean damage, which can lead to biodiversity loss.

In conclusion, even through the later one are more visible in people's daily lives, in my opinion it is difficult to prioritize one problem over another they are all interconnected. A clear example of this would be the linkage between biodiversity loss and climate change. Addressing species loss without considering climate change would be a huge mistake, and so would be vice-versa.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response addresses all parts of the prompt, discussing both the loss of species and other environmental issues while providing a clear personal opinion. The ideas are relevant and logically developed. For instance, the explanation of the 'domino effect' regarding pollinators is a strong, specific example. However, the development is somewhat brief, and the essay could benefit from more depth in the discussion of 'other' environmental problems to reach a higher band. The position is consistent throughout, and the conclusion effectively synthesizes the arguments by highlighting the interconnectedness of these issues.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the two viewpoints. Cohesive devices such as 'On the one hand', 'Moreover', and 'In conclusion' are used effectively to guide the reader. However, there are minor issues with referencing and flow, such as the slightly awkward phrasing in the introduction ('while other believe') and the conclusion ('even through the later one are more visible'). Despite these minor mechanical issues, the progression of ideas is clear and easy to follow throughout the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate and appropriate for the task. The student uses topic-specific terms like 'biodiversity', 'ecosystem', 'pollinators', and 'deforestation' correctly. There are some minor errors in word choice and form, such as 'each specie' (should be 'species') and 'the other planet' (which is confusing in context). While the range is sufficient to convey ideas clearly, it lacks the more sophisticated, precise collocations that would characterize a higher band. The repetition of 'environmental' and 'problem' suggests a need for a broader range of synonyms to improve stylistic variety.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The essay demonstrates a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There is a good attempt at using complex sentences, such as the conditional-like structure in the conclusion ('Addressing species loss without considering climate change would be a huge mistake'). However, there are several grammatical slips, including subject-verb agreement errors ('each specie plays', 'the later one are') and awkward phrasing ('while other believe'). While these errors are noticeable, they do not impede communication or cause confusion for the reader. The punctuation is generally accurate, supporting the overall clarity of the writing.

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