Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-07-25

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

Some people say that now is the best time in history to be living.

What is your opinion about this?

What other time in history would be interesting to live in?

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

Student answer (Band 6.5)

Some people believe that the present era is the best time to live in history as compared to other eras. In this essay, I will discuss about this viewpoint and mention about other times in history which would be interesting to live in.

On one hand, in my opinion, the current time is the best time to live in. This is the time which has made many impossible things possible, and we are the generation which has witnessed this. For example, there are great achievements which is made in this century as compared to other eras. Like Elon Musk's attempt to catch the first rocket coming from space, which was able to make it while creating history. Secondly, India has recently made history by sending one satellite into Mars orbit.

On the other hand, the 20th century would be interesting to live in. Most of the major inventions were created in that era, which is also known as the century of the best inventions. However, we were not part of that century and its inventions but we are the people benefiting from it. For instance, we are studying in books, but it is completely different to witness it. Like the first discovery of a gramophone or the invention of television.

In conclusion, I would say that the 21st century is the best era to live in. As it has changed the complete perspective about the things which cannot be achieved humanly, made possible by achieving it. This is the century people would believe in themselves and create a better future for the upcoming people.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response addresses both parts of the prompt: the opinion on the current era and the suggestion of an alternative historical period. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. While you mention Elon Musk and space exploration, the explanation remains superficial. The second body paragraph regarding the 20th century is also underdeveloped; you mention inventions like the gramophone but do not clearly explain why living in that era would be 'interesting' beyond simply witnessing those inventions. To reach a higher band, you should provide more detailed reasoning and specific examples that connect your chosen eras to the quality of life or personal interest.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is organized into clear paragraphs, which helps the reader follow your argument. You use basic cohesive devices like 'On one hand', 'On the other hand', and 'In conclusion' to signal shifts in your argument. However, the flow between sentences is sometimes mechanical, and the use of referencing is occasionally unclear, such as in the final paragraph where the phrase 'achieving it' lacks a clear antecedent. To improve, try to use a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each sentence logically follows the previous one to create a smoother, more cohesive narrative.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, allowing you to communicate your ideas clearly. You use some topic-specific terms like 'era', 'inventions', and 'perspective'. However, there are some instances of imprecise word choice, such as 'achieved humanly' and 'upcoming people', which sound unnatural. You also rely on repetitive phrasing. To improve, focus on using more precise collocations and academic vocabulary. For instance, instead of saying 'made many impossible things possible', you could use 'facilitated unprecedented technological advancements'. Expanding your range of synonyms will help you express your ideas with greater sophistication.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as subject-verb agreement issues ('great achievements which is made') and unnecessary prepositions ('discuss about', 'mention about'). Additionally, some sentences are slightly awkward in their construction, such as 'This is the century people would believe in themselves'. To move to a higher band, focus on eliminating these recurring errors and aim for more complex sentence structures, such as using relative clauses or conditional forms more accurately. Proofreading for basic agreement errors would significantly improve your score.

Browse more IELTS Writing model answers or get your own writing scored by the same AI examiner.