Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-10-19

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)

In today's world, where technological advancement took over many fields because people nowadays prefer things which are practical and fast. Same goes for the newspapers and books,which used to cost some money is now available for everyone and anytime. I partially agree with that because in future, many people would switch to online reading and not investing in buying newspaper and books, but it would not be completely free.

In the future people might completely switch to the online sources to get information fast and practical and they would be up-to-date about the recent activities happening all around the world rather than waiting for a whole day for news to arrive.

Although switching to digital resources doesn't mean it would cost them any charges, as there are many online sources which provide information but it doesn't mean it make information ultimately authentic and true. There are some online resources which provide authentic information related to any news and books which charge some money and it is much better to pay some amount to get real information rather than trusting some random source which might misguide by spreading false information. For example, a person who present research paper about some topic through evidence with some reliable resources that might charge some fee would make his claim much trustworthy than someone providing information through online source, such as chatgpt.

In conclusion, I believe in future many people would prefer to read from online sources, but I will not assume they wouldn't need to pay for it, because it can lead to misguidance if it trusted blindly.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.5

Your position is clear: you partially agree that online reading will become more common, but reject the idea that all content will be free. You address both the shift to digital sources and the question of payment, and the point that reliable information may require a fee is relevant. The example contrasting evidence-based research with an unreliable online source helps illustrate this view. However, the argument that paid sources are more trustworthy is asserted rather than fully explained, and the research-paper example is not clearly connected to newspapers and books. To strengthen the response, develop the reasons people will continue buying printed material and explain more precisely why online access may still involve payment.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The response has a recognisable structure: an introduction states your position, the body paragraphs discuss digital convenience and the reliability of paid sources, and the conclusion restates your view. This gives the reader an overall progression. Some connections between ideas are less clear, however. The second paragraph introduces the move online but does not fully develop it before the next paragraph shifts to authenticity and cost. Linking phrases such as “Although” and “For example” are used, but the “Although” clause is not completed as a contrast, which weakens the connection. The conclusion also repeats the main claim without drawing together the two reasons. Use clearer topic sentences and make each paragraph’s central point and supporting explanation more explicit.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

You use an adequate range of vocabulary for the topic, including “technological advancement,” “digital resources,” “authentic information,” and “misguidance.” These choices show an attempt to discuss more than basic ideas, and the meaning is generally understandable. Some word choices and collocations are imprecise or repetitive, such as “practical and fast,” “recent activities,” and “make his claim much trustworthy.” “ChatGPT” is also a specific example that does not clearly represent unreliable online information in general. Aim for more natural academic phrasing and greater precision when describing sources, credibility, and access. Vary repeated references to “online sources” and choose expressions that accurately distinguish free content from paid subscriptions or publications.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt both simple and complex sentence forms, including a relative clause in “a person who present research paper” and a contrast introduced by “Although.” The overall meaning can usually be followed, but some grammatical errors recur and occasionally make relationships between ideas unclear. For example, “Same goes for the newspapers and books, which used to cost some money is now available” has problems with sentence structure and subject–verb agreement. Other examples include “it doesn't mean it make information” and “if it trusted blindly,” where verb forms or missing auxiliaries affect accuracy. Review agreement, articles, and complete clause construction, especially in longer sentences. Breaking complex ideas into two well-formed sentences would help you retain variety while improving control.

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