Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-22

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)

It is a popular opinion that nobody will buy printed newspapers or books in the future because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying.

Yes I totally agree with the opinion that in the future nobody will buy printed material, since they can access such materials online at no cost and this goes for both the newspapers and textbooks, given rate of technological advancement.

Over the last decade the need for hard copies of reading materials such a daily newspaper has drastically dropped. For example, a newspaper vendor in my neighborhood complains of poor sales toneover, in his words "most of my customers dont buy anymore since they can access daily news updates from their respective mobile devices". This proves that more people are relying on their mobile devices to access reading materials online.

Secondly the introduction of audiobooks and soft copies into the education system has also played a great role in demand reduction of true hard copies of educational materials such as textbooks.

For instance during my days in the college, student have to visit the library to access advance textbooks they cannot afford due to it's cost implications, but these days that is no longer the case, as one student could pay for a true soft copy of such text and shear it with his colleagues through their mobile devices. Also audiobooks to an extent helps certain challenged kids learn with out needing to know how to read or write.

In conclusion, giving the easy of studying and the huge financial burden being relieved by the adoption of softcopies in some of our training institutions, I strongly believe that in the future nobody will buy printed newspapers or books.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses the prompt by taking a clear position in favor of the statement. However, the development is somewhat limited. While you provide relevant examples regarding newspapers and educational materials, the argument is slightly one-sided and lacks depth regarding the counter-arguments or the nuances of why some people might still prefer physical media (e.g., tactile experience, collection value). The conclusion reiterates your stance, but the supporting points could be more thoroughly explored to reach a higher band. The response is consistent in its focus, but the arguments rely heavily on personal anecdotes rather than broader societal analysis.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organized into clear paragraphs, which helps the reader follow your argument. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'Secondly', 'For instance', and 'In conclusion' to signal transitions. However, the flow between sentences is sometimes mechanical, and the use of referencing is occasionally weak. For example, the transition between the discussion of newspapers and the shift to educational materials could be smoother. The paragraphing is appropriate, but the internal cohesion within paragraphs could be improved by using a wider variety of linking words to connect ideas more fluidly rather than relying on simple sequencing.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'technological advancement', 'financial burden', and 'implications'. However, there are several instances of imprecise word choice and minor errors, such as 'sales toneover' (turnover), 'shear it' (share it), and 'giving the easy of studying' (given the ease). These errors do not impede communication, but they highlight a need for more precise control over collocations and spelling. To improve, focus on using more sophisticated vocabulary in a natural way and ensure that word forms are used correctly in context.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text. Examples include 'student have to visit' (students have to), 'it's cost' (its cost), and 'helps certain challenged kids learn with out' (without). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with missing commas in complex sentences. While the meaning is generally clear, the frequency of these errors prevents the essay from reaching a higher band. Focusing on subject-verb agreement, possessive pronouns, and basic punctuation will significantly improve the accuracy of your writing.

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