Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-28

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)

Plastic is very dangerous for nature, as well as living beings. Plastic bags, plastic bottles and plastic packaging should be banned or recycled so they could not harm anyone including nature. The upcoming paragraphs wiil discuss about the demerits of plastic and how it damage the environment, and solving solutions will be suggested for the governments as well as individuals to improve the harm caused by the plastic to the environment.

To begin, use of plastic bags, plastic bottles and plastic packaging, can pollute the oceans, soil, parks and streets. Animals may eat the plastic or may get trapped in it, which could cause injury or death. I has negative impact on environment. Additionally, they may take a very long time to break down which could lead them to remain in environment and pollute it. Moreover, plastic bags may block drainage system which can cause flooding. In evidence to this, in my daily, I have experienced that whenever I go to do grocery, I have seen many plastic packagings and containers, whenever we remove packaging from products we quickly fill up the garbage bins at our home, that creates unneccessary waste, to reduce this I started to carry reusable bag with me everytime I go out to do grocery or buy something to reduce the use of plastic bags.

However, to reduce these problems, government can reduce the use of plastic or ban the unneccessary single use of plastic, such as plastic bags and containers. They can encourage businesses to use recyclable or reusable packaging. To contribute in this, Individuals may. take a step forward by using reusable and recyclable packaging. Instead of using plastic bottles they may carry a reusable bottle with them.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses all parts of the prompt, identifying environmental damage and suggesting solutions for both governments and individuals. The ideas are relevant, such as the impact on marine life and the role of single-use plastics. However, the development is somewhat limited; the explanation of the damage is brief, and the solutions, while clear, could be expanded with more specific examples or deeper analysis to reach a higher band. The position is clear throughout, and the structure follows the requirements of the task effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'To begin', 'Additionally', and 'However', which help guide the reader. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical or repetitive. The progression of ideas is generally logical, but the connection between the personal anecdote in the second paragraph and the broader environmental argument could be smoother. Overall, the paragraphing is appropriate, and the information is presented in a coherent manner.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing the writer to convey their ideas clearly. There is some attempt to use topic-specific language like 'recyclable', 'single-use', and 'drainage system'. However, the range is somewhat limited, and there are occasional errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'wiil' (will), 'unneccessary' (unnecessary), and 'in my daily' (in my daily life). To improve, the student should aim to incorporate more sophisticated collocations and avoid repetitive phrasing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The essay uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as 'I has negative impact' (It has a negative impact) and 'Individuals may. take a step' (punctuation error). Subject-verb agreement and article usage are inconsistent throughout the text. While these errors do not significantly impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Increasing the variety of complex structures while ensuring greater accuracy in basic grammar would be beneficial.

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