Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-11-12

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)

No one will buy printed newspapers and books as they are capable of download and read them for free online any time they intend to. I disagree with this statement since the modern technology cannot replace every traditional object, but occasionally it feels like it is constrained by limitations.

First of all, the biggest advantage of books that they do not lose their percentages as time goes by. You can read anywhere you take it, and it does not damage your eyes. Moreover, some people enjoy smelling the scent of them and holding the papers, instead of keep a screen in their hands. Furthermore, another significant question is the waterproofing as you spend your time at the beach or in a spa, it is not certain that your phone or e-book care for being in wet circumstances.

Whereas, if you use Internet to obtain your favorite book or the local news, you can feel a bit of freedom, the only limitation factor is the Internet access. Anytime and any topic you want to read about it is available online. In addition, to print more and more paper, people have to do deforestation, which is an enormous drawback for the environment. Otherwise, particularly among printed newspapers and magazines, they lose their importance since the current news they contain expire and they become waste.

To sum up, I do not think that the demand for printed books and magazines will decrease in the future as there are so many clients tent to hold them in their hands physically.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

Your position is clear: you disagree that online access will eliminate printed books and newspapers. You give relevant reasons, including the tactile appeal of paper, possible eye strain, and the practical risk of using devices in wet places. You also acknowledge online access and environmental costs, which helps address both sides of the issue. However, some points are not fully explained: for example, the claim that books “do not lose their percentages” is unclear, and the environmental argument is not connected directly to why people will continue buying print. The conclusion refers to books and magazines rather than consistently returning to newspapers and books. Develop each reason with a clearer explanation or example to make the argument more convincing.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The response has a recognisable structure, with an introduction, two body paragraphs presenting contrasting considerations, and a conclusion. Sequencing phrases such as “First of all,” “Moreover,” and “To sum up” help readers follow the broad progression. However, cohesion is sometimes mechanical, and the relationship between ideas is not always clear. The second body paragraph begins “Whereas,” but it does not form a clear contrast with the preceding paragraph, and “Otherwise” does not accurately introduce the point about newspapers becoming waste. Some references, such as “it” in “it is not certain that your phone or e-book care for being in wet circumstances,” are difficult to follow. Use linking expressions that precisely show the relationship between claims, and make references explicit.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You attempt a range of topic-related vocabulary, including “traditional,” “significant,” “waterproofing,” “deforestation,” and “enormous drawback.” These choices show an effort to express ideas beyond basic vocabulary. However, several word choices and collocations are inaccurate or unclear, which limits precision: “lose their percentages” does not convey a clear meaning, “keep a screen in their hands” is unnatural, and “clients tent to hold them” contains an unsuitable noun and an incorrect form. “Wet circumstances” is also less natural than a phrase such as “wet conditions.” Aim to learn vocabulary in common combinations and check that each word expresses the intended meaning. More precise phrasing would make your arguments easier to understand.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You use both simple and more complex sentence forms, including clauses introduced by “since,” “as,” and “which.” Most of the main ideas remain understandable, but some grammatical errors affect clarity. For example, “the biggest advantage of books that…” is missing a verb such as “is,” while “as they are capable of download and read them” has an incorrect verb pattern. In “Anytime and any topic you want to read about it is available online,” the clause structure and pronoun use are faulty. There are also issues with articles, agreement, and sentence boundaries. Practise building accurate clauses around your main point, then check verb forms and agreement, especially in longer sentences. This will help you retain variety while improving control.

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