Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-07-26

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

Plastic bags, plastic bottles and plastic packaging are bad for the environment.

What damage does plastic do to the environment?

What can be done by governments and individuals to solve this problem?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

 

Student answer (Band 6.0)

In this current era of modern world, plastic bottles and plastic packets are use on daily basis. By every one in this world as a daily necessity. And this lead to damage of soil and the creation of pollution for our environment. This essay will discuss damage created by plastic bottle and bag. And how goverments can help to sort out this problem.

In daily use of grocery, water and food packing, all this delivered or taken in plastic bag or plastic can.

This is necessity for every one. where no one knows consequences of carrying hot food in plastic bag or taking hot tea in plastic cup. As hot item mix with plastic it use to create zinc material in food and tea. which use to give bad effect on health for coming future. It use to make human sick and some use to get cancer in early age which is not in control of science and doctors. Change have to come from inside if we use to take care of our loved ones, we have to use JUTE bag for carrying grocery from supermarket. While going for tea or coffee we have to keep our own ceramic or steel cup with us to avoid plastic.

Solution for this: The government can play a important role in solving this issuse they have to keep plastic bags chargeable. So people will bring their on JUTE bags to grocery. They have to add this as a study in school consequnces of plastic. They have to keep rule in market no shopkeeper your plastic bag they can use paper or steel cups.

In end this come from inside of our minds: that what is the consequences of plastic for our green enivorment.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses both parts of the prompt: the environmental damage caused by plastic and potential solutions from governments and individuals. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. The discussion on health consequences, such as the mention of 'zinc material,' lacks scientific accuracy and clarity, which weakens the argument. While the essay covers the required points, the ideas are presented in a somewhat simplistic manner. To reach a higher band, you should provide more detailed explanations and perhaps more concrete examples of environmental damage beyond health concerns, such as marine life impact or landfill issues.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the logical flow is often interrupted by fragmented sentences and repetitive phrasing. The use of cohesive devices is limited and sometimes mechanical, such as the repetitive use of 'This is' or 'They have to.' The transition between the problem and the solution is abrupt. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of linking words (e.g., 'consequently,' 'furthermore,' 'in addition') to connect your ideas more fluidly. Additionally, ensure that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence to guide the reader through your argument.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision and variety required for higher bands. You rely on basic terms like 'bad,' 'use,' and 'problem' repeatedly. There are also some inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'zinc material' and 'food packing,' which do not accurately convey the intended meaning. To improve, try to incorporate more topic-specific vocabulary related to environmental science and policy, and work on using more sophisticated collocations to express your ideas with greater clarity and impact.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains frequent grammatical errors, including issues with subject-verb agreement ('plastic bottles and plastic packets are use'), article usage, and sentence structure. Many sentences are fragmented or run-on, which can make the text difficult to follow. While there is an attempt to use complex structures, these are often faulty. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, specifically ensuring that every sentence has a clear subject and verb. Proofreading for common errors like pluralisation and verb tense consistency will also significantly enhance the quality of your writing.

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