Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-11-11

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

In the future nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Student answer (Band 6.0)

The future of physical books and printed newspapers is not looking bright. It is mostly because people will have access to all of these throught internet which will also be most likely to be available for free. In my opinion, it is true that majority of information is now becoming online therefore, it is highly possible that books and printed newspapers will no longer by available in physical state. Although if it happens it will have certain negative impacts on the society.

In the modern world that we live in today, the possibility of information going completely online has high chances, because every thing around us is evolving and becoming online. For example, people prefer to read books on kindle rather than physical books because according to them it is easy to read plus they find reading books online more faster pace, as well as it conveniant to carry a small kindle on the go rather then big and heavy books.

However, there will be some negative impacts of this development, because it will make humans completely dependent on wifi and internet, while it will also contribute in increase in the screen time of individuals. Longer screen time can cause health issues such as weak eyesight, headache. Moreover, if something happens in the connection networks of internet people will lose the access to the news updates and the information can also be easily corrapted online.

In conclusion, I firmly believe that even though there are many disadvantages to this particular type of deveploment, there is still high chance that this will happen in the future dispite the problems that it will cause.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.5

Your position is clear: you consider the disappearance of printed books and newspapers likely, while recognising that it would bring disadvantages. You address both the move to online reading and possible consequences, including dependence on internet access and increased screen time. The Kindle example supports the shift in reading habits, and the conclusion returns to your view. However, the task asks whether you agree or disagree with the prediction that nobody will buy print because online material will be free. Your discussion focuses more on whether print will disappear than on the claim about free access, and the point about network failures is only briefly explained. Develop these aspects and support your prediction with more specific reasoning to make the response more complete.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The response has a clear overall structure: an introduction, a paragraph explaining the move online, a paragraph on disadvantages, and a conclusion. The contrast signalled by “However” helps the reader follow the shift in focus, and the conclusion reflects the position stated at the beginning. Some connections are less clear or feel mechanical, though. The opening moves quickly from free online access to the prediction that print will disappear, without explaining the link between them. In the second body paragraph, several consequences are listed in sequence rather than developed as a connected argument. Use clearer links between cause and effect, and make references such as “this development” more precise so the progression feels more deliberate.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use enough topic-related vocabulary to communicate your main ideas, including “physical books,” “screen time,” “health issues,” and “news updates.” There are also attempts at more specific expressions, such as “dependent on wifi and internet” and “connection networks,” although these are not always natural or precise. Noticeable spelling and word-choice errors sometimes distract the reader: “throught,” “conveniant,” “corrapted,” and “deveploment” are examples. Some phrasing is also awkward, such as “more faster pace” and “high chances.” Build accuracy by checking spelling and learning common collocations for technology and publishing. More precise vocabulary would help you express the distinction between free online content and the broader shift away from print.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt a mix of simple and complex sentences, including a concession in “Although if it happens it will have certain negative impacts” and a conditional idea about internet connections. The overall meaning is generally understandable, but some sentence structures and grammatical forms are inaccurate. For example, “it is true that majority of information is now becoming online” needs an article and a more suitable verb construction, while “it will make humans completely dependent … while it will also contribute” has an unclear parallel structure. There are also issues with articles, agreement, and punctuation, including the comma after “therefore” and the sentence fragment beginning “Although.” Practise building complete sentences and checking agreement and clause connections, while retaining your attempts at complex forms.

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