Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-30
IELTS Writing Task 2 question
Nowadays, many medical research projects are funded by private companies. In your opinion, do you think that research should be carried by private companies, individuals or government?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Student answer (Band 6.0)
Most of the medical research projects are funded by private companies nowadays. I would argue that research should be carried out by private organization because they have latest tools, technologies and highly educated researchers.
On the one hand, some people believe that research should be carried out by government, Because they do not have any budget issue. Furthermore, the government can do research on a large scale. Majority of people also think that the research did not benefit the government on a large scale and they are non profitable. For instance, Government should give funds to universities and research centers to do research on a specific topic. Government should do research on rare diseases which are found on some people, so that they can treat their disease and make their life easier. Individuals can also do research to help the government and private companies. Individuals can find the solution to a problem and then tested by private companies and government labs.
On the other hand, most people agree that research should be done by private companies because they do not have any finance issue. Moreover, they are ready to invest more and more on research because they wants to make profit from their research at the end. Private companies have also advance labs and highly educated researcher to perform their work in a very better way. For example, at the time of COVID-19 many private companies invest a lot of money to develop vaccine for the disease. Private companies are always competing with other companies so that they can find a better vaccine for cancer patients.
To conclude, I totally agree with that research should be carried out by private companies because they can invest more in research and have advance technologies and labs. Government and individuals researcher can also benefit the research work.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response addresses all parts of the prompt, providing a clear position in favor of private funding. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. While you mention the benefits of private companies, such as their financial resources and advanced technology, the arguments regarding government and individual roles are less well-supported. The example of COVID-19 is relevant, but the explanation of why government research is less effective could be more nuanced. To reach a higher band, ensure that each body paragraph provides a deeper analysis of the 'why' and 'how' rather than just listing points.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, and there is a clear progression of ideas. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'On the one hand,' 'Furthermore,' and 'To conclude,' which help guide the reader. However, some transitions feel a bit mechanical or repetitive. Additionally, the referencing is occasionally unclear, such as in the sentence 'Majority of people also think that the research did not benefit the government,' where the connection between the research and the government's benefit is ambiguous. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring smoother transitions between sentences would enhance the flow.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'medical research projects,' 'rare diseases,' and 'invest.' However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'finance issue' (should be 'financial constraints') and 'perform their work in a very better way' (should be 'more effectively'). You also tend to repeat words like 'research' and 'companies' frequently. To improve, try to incorporate more precise synonyms and academic collocations to show a wider range of vocabulary and avoid repetitive phrasing.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
The essay uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are frequent grammatical errors, particularly with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'they wants to make profit') and article usage (e.g., 'at the time of COVID-19' should be 'during the COVID-19 pandemic'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with some unnecessary capitalization (e.g., 'Because') and missing commas. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focus on proofreading for basic subject-verb agreement and article consistency.
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