Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-20

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 6.5)

Some people believe that online availability of information will result in selling of printed newspaper. Although, technology is improving drastically, I only agree up to some extent with this particular notion due to further mentioned points and facts.

Online news reading has its own various benefits. Firstly, a huge amount of news is available at internet and at its applications which keep updating the information due to which, it allows people to read the news without facing any difficulty as they can access the news anytime and anywhere with just internet connection without waiting for physical copy of the newspaper. Secondly, online newspaper reading serves as a cheap but effective alternative as a individual can read as much news he wants without any charges on many types of websites.

However, even in this modern era, there are number of people who like to read newspapers to gather news because they find it easy and comfortable than online reading as looking on screen for a very long time will result in strain on eyes which in newspapers is not the case. Moreover, newspapers are the most reliable source of information as they do not need any source like batteries, electricity to operate due to which they can be used in every condition unlike the online alternatives. Furthermore, newspapers have been among residents for a very long time due to which people have sentimental values for them and collectors also like to collect newspapers to display them or to just keep them as a memory.

Another important point is that not all online content is free. Publishers and authors need financial support to continue producing high-quality work. Consequently, many digital newspapers and books are available only through subscriptions or paid services.

To conclude, although technological improvement has made online news reading a good alternative but I believe that it will not be possible for newspapers to just disappear as stated in the aforementioned reasonable points and facts.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have addressed all parts of the prompt, providing a clear position that disagrees with the idea that printed media will disappear. You balanced the argument by acknowledging the benefits of online news while providing counter-arguments regarding eye strain, reliability, and the cost of digital content. The ideas are relevant and generally well-developed. To reach a higher band, ensure that your introduction clearly outlines the main points you intend to discuss, and try to avoid slightly repetitive phrasing in your conclusion. Overall, your response is well-structured and directly answers the question posed.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph focuses on a distinct point, such as the benefits of online news, the advantages of physical newspapers, and the economic reality of digital content. You use a range of cohesive devices like 'Firstly', 'However', 'Moreover', and 'Consequently' to link your ideas effectively. While the flow is generally smooth, some transitions could be more sophisticated to avoid a slightly mechanical feel. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different stages of your argument, which helps the reader follow your line of reasoning easily.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task. You use topic-specific terms such as 'digital newspapers', 'subscriptions', and 'physical copy' correctly. There are some minor issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'at internet' (should be 'on the internet') and 'as a individual' (should be 'as an individual'). While you attempt to use some less common vocabulary, the overall range is sufficient but not particularly sophisticated. To improve, focus on using more precise collocations and avoiding repetitive phrasing like 'news' and 'newspapers' by using synonyms or referencing techniques.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While your meaning is always clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as 'result in selling of printed newspaper' (should be 'result in the decline of printed newspapers') and 'there are number of people' (should be 'there are a number of people'). Additionally, some sentences are slightly clunky, such as 'due to which, it allows people to read'. You have good control over basic grammar, but more frequent error-free complex sentences would be required for a higher band. Punctuation is generally accurate, though some sentences could be tightened for better impact.

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