Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-10-24

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)

With the recent advancement in technology, getting access to various types of content has been made easier. People can download the pdf or ebook of any book they desire to read without spending a peny. Many people debate that printed books will lose their value in the future as people will stop buying them. Although I agree that alot of individuals will stop buying printed books, I believe that online resources of reading cannot completely replace a real book because of its own effects on the readers.

It is argued that why to bother spending money on something you already have for free in your phone? When you can find any book by just pressing a few buttons on google, why look for it in stores or bear the expenses of buying it? I agree that the modern technologies have made access to various types of literature very easy. There are many website such as ocean of pdf and ebook libraries where readers read their favorite books for free. It is likely true that there will be more innovations in this method of reading in near future which will attract many readers. However, claiming that sales of printed content will become zero is likely not true.

We see that a large number of readers specifically buy books and avoids reading it on their devices because they enjoy reading from a printed book. It is because of the effects a real book has on its readers. For instance, holding a book in their hands and turning each page with anticipation of what comes next is a favorite part of printed books for keen readers. Specifically, alot of readers shows their liking for the fragrance of old books and the feeling of touching them which gives them a sense of connection with the story and author.

Similarly, many people prefer printed books over online sources because of their effects on health. Many readers find it tiresome to read on their phones. They also complaine about how online reading effects their sight as staring at screen for hours can weaken eye sight. Thus, they tend to read from printed books to avoid these aspects of online reading.

In conclusion, I would say that even if more than half of the world 's population stop buying printed books, there will be still a small and rare number of book lovers who will buy them because of the comforting effects it has on them.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.5

Your position is clear: you agree that online reading will reduce purchases, but disagree that printed books will disappear entirely. You address both sides and support your view with relevant reasons, including readers’ enjoyment of handling books and concerns about screen use. These points meet the task well, and the examples about turning pages and the feel of old books help make the argument concrete. However, the discussion of free online access is developed more fully than the claim about future sales, while the health argument is asserted rather than supported with much explanation. The conclusion also introduces the prediction that more than half the population will stop buying books without establishing it. Develop each main reason more evenly and avoid unsupported numerical predictions.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.0

The response has a clear overall progression: an introduction states your position, the body considers online access and then reasons for retaining print, and the conclusion restates your view. Paragraphing is appropriate, and signposts such as “However,” “Similarly,” and “In conclusion” help readers follow the argument. The sequence within paragraphs is generally logical, especially when you move from the appeal of free digital books to the continued attraction of printed ones. Some linking is a little mechanical, however, and the repeated use of “effects” and “readers” makes connections feel less precise. The opening question in the second paragraph also shifts abruptly into a rhetorical style. Use a wider range of natural transitions and clearer references to connect each example directly to the claim it supports.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

You use an adequate range of vocabulary for the topic, including “innovations,” “literature,” “anticipation,” and “printed content.” These choices allow you to discuss both digital access and the sensory appeal of physical books. You also attempt more specific expressions, such as “a sense of connection with the story and author,” though some wording is inaccurate or unnatural. Examples include “without spending a peny,” “a lot of individuals,” “effects on health,” and “online reading effects their sight”; spelling errors such as “complaine” and “eye sight” also reduce accuracy. These errors do not prevent understanding, but they limit precision and control. Work on spelling and collocations, and choose more exact terms—for example, distinguish between a book’s “impact” and its “appeal” to readers.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex forms, including a concession in “Although I agree…” and a conditional-style question beginning “When you can find any book…”. Most ideas remain understandable, but some grammatical errors recur. Subject–verb agreement is inconsistent in “a large number of readers … avoids” and “a lot of readers shows.” There are also article and sentence-structure problems, as in “It is argued that why to bother…” and “staring at screen for hours,” while “there will be still” has an awkward word order. Punctuation around the rhetorical questions could also be clearer. Aim to form indirect questions correctly, check agreement between subjects and verbs, and review articles and word order. More accurate control of these patterns would strengthen your otherwise varied sentence forms.

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