Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-22
IELTS Writing Task 2 question
Some people like to try new things, for example, places to visit and types of food. Other people prefer to keep doing things they are familiar with.
Discuss both these attitudes and give your own opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Student answer (Band 6.0)
Half of the individuals likes to trying new foods, things or even places they never been before. While others, likes to visits same places again and again. In this essay I will discuss both the views and I will provide my opinion.
On the one hand people likes to visit new places for food, shopping, travelling, etc. These people more fascinating to try new things they never done before. If I talk about those who likes to challege their selves for doing advanture spots activity they do different activities rather than focusing only on one sport. In addition, some of them likes to new restaurants for trying new foods apart from them culture. This will also improve knowledge of their beliefs and traditions.
On the other hand, other audience do not visit or try new things and stick with the familiar places they already visited. Might be these individuals had a very bad experience of visiting new places and also they do not want to try new foods because they do not trust on them and may be they are afraid of because after having a new food then they do not like it they also waste of their money and might be affect on their mood like becoming angry or unsatisfied.
In my opinion, Trying to visit new places and things gives you a chance to improve knowledge of other traditions and beliefs while choosing only one place everytime might be lock-in in comfort zone. Those who have a very bad experience of any places I would suggest them to do a research before visiting new places this will gives people a brief overview of and what to expect from that place.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The essay addresses both sides of the argument and provides a clear personal opinion. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. For example, the explanation for why people prefer familiar routines is a bit repetitive, focusing heavily on the fear of wasting money. To reach a higher band, you should expand on the psychological benefits of routine, such as the sense of security or the efficiency of established habits. The response covers all parts of the prompt, but the supporting arguments could be more nuanced and detailed to fully explore the topic.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, each with a clear focus. You use basic cohesive devices like 'On the one hand' and 'On the other hand' to signal shifts in the argument. However, the flow within paragraphs is sometimes mechanical, and the use of linking words is repetitive. For instance, the transition between sentences in the second paragraph feels slightly disjointed. Improving the variety of cohesive devices and ensuring that sentences connect more fluidly would enhance the overall coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but it lacks the range and precision required for higher bands. You rely on simple phrasing, such as 'try new things' and 'bad experience', which are repeated throughout the text. There are also some minor collocation errors, such as 'challenge their selves' (should be 'challenge themselves') and 'apart from them culture' (should be 'apart from their culture'). To improve, try to incorporate more sophisticated synonyms and idiomatic expressions related to the topic of lifestyle and personal preferences.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The essay contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede the flow. Common issues include subject-verb agreement ('individuals likes', 'people likes'), incorrect verb forms ('likes to trying', 'likes to visits'), and missing articles or prepositions. While the meaning is generally clear, these persistent errors in basic grammar prevent the essay from reaching a higher band. Focusing on proofreading for subject-verb agreement and consistent verb tense usage will significantly improve your accuracy.
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