Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-11-14

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)

Nowdays, many people prefer reading books and newspaper online instead of buying printed copies. I sometimes disagree with this statement becuase some people still prefer printed newspaper and books because everything is not available online for free.

Firstly, reading online is free, easy and save money and time. People do read news, books, and other information on their phones, laptop or tablets. Best thing is, An individual do not need to visit shops to buy newspaper or books. Also, it saves money because many people can go through free websites and with help of that they can easily find free information. For example, student can read online instead of buying expensive books from stores. However, printed books and newspaper have their own importance. Like many people enjoying holding a book and reading it in free time. Some people still feel comfortable reading from paper because looking at a screen for a long time can make their eyes tired. Another reason is some people do have hobby of collecting books.They do enjoy to collect or buy different types of books and keep them in their libraries. Also somethimes people do prefer to gift printed books to their family member or friends. They buy storybooks, novels, and special editions for their friends.

In conclusion, i believe that online reading will become more popular in future rather than going for printed books as it saves so much of time and money. But, people will still continue buying printed books because they enjoy reading and collecting them.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

You address the question by discussing both the convenience of online reading and reasons people may continue to buy printed books and newspapers. Your position is that online reading will become more popular, but printed materials will remain valued; this is clear in the conclusion. Relevant support includes saving time and money, eye comfort, collecting books, and giving them as gifts. However, the response does not fully examine the claim that everything will be available online without payment. The point that “everything is not available online for free” appears in the introduction but is not developed, and the discussion focuses more on personal preferences than on whether printed publications will disappear. Develop this counterargument and explain how it qualifies your position.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The response has a recognisable overall structure: an introduction, a body paragraph presenting advantages and counterpoints, and a conclusion. The sequence from online convenience to the continuing appeal of print is generally understandable, and signposts such as “Firstly,” “However,” and “In conclusion” help guide the reader. At times, though, the body paragraph moves quickly between several points, including eye comfort, collecting, and gifting, without clearly grouping or extending them. Some linking is also repetitive, particularly the repeated use of “Also” and “because.” Separate the online-reading argument from the reasons for retaining print, and use clearer references and a wider range of transitions to make the progression smoother.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use enough topic-related vocabulary to communicate the main ideas, including “printed copies,” “free websites,” “collecting books,” and “special editions.” The meaning is generally clear, but the range is limited and several phrases are repetitive or imprecise, such as “save money and time,” “free information,” and “their own importance.” There are also spelling errors, including “Nowdays,” “becuase,” and “somethimes,” which reduce accuracy. Aim for more precise expressions and vary repeated words such as “books,” “people,” and “free.” For example, you could describe online reading as “cost-effective” and printed books as having “lasting appeal.” Proofreading for spelling would also strengthen the overall impression.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt both simple and more extended sentence forms, and the reader can follow the main message. Some sentences are controlled, such as “Some people still feel comfortable reading from paper because looking at a screen for a long time can make their eyes tired.” However, errors occur in verb agreement and sentence construction: “reading online is free, easy and save” should use a matching verb form, and “An individual do not need” should be “An individual does not need.” Articles and plurals are also sometimes missing, as in “student can read online” and “their family member.” Capitalisation and punctuation need attention, including lowercase “i” and the missing space in “books.They.” Check agreement, articles, and sentence boundaries during revision.

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