Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-09-01

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)

Many individuals believe that the present era offers the highest quality of life compared to any other period of history. In my opinion I completely agree with this notion because of the advancements in tecnology, healthcare and human rights. However, if given the opportunity to experience the past, living in nineteenth-century Punjab during the Sikh Empire would be exceptionally fascinating.

There are multiple reasons why Modern time is Top-notch in history to live. Firstly, there is Numerous Enhancements in the field of medication, as people can get medicine and treatment for any ailment Effortlessly as compared to privious times. Many folks dead in recent times due to some diseases, as there was no proper cure accessible. Secondely, Developments in technology which allows individulas to obtain utmost comfort. The inventions of digital technology such as, smart phones, laptops made easy for people to connect with each other just by clicking a button. For instance, If one of your family member is living in Canada can readily connect with his family. Furthermore, Household appliances also play an imperative role in human comfort these days becasue most their work is done by machines nowadays which requires less human efforts that was very difficult to obtain in ancient times, as individulas had to do everthing by own.

Nevertheless, If one were to choose an alternative era to explore, The period from ([redacted phone]) that is called as reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh represents the ultimate golden era of Punjab. He unified the region into a powerful, independent sovereign state. It was a period of unmatched peace, religius harmony, and economic prosperity. Ranjit Singh ran a secular administration where Muslims, sikhs, and Hindus help top ministerial positions.

In conclusion, while modern advancements gives us effortless comfort and global connectivity the golden era of Maharaja Ranjit offers a different kind of wealth through its unmatched peace and religious unity.

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 choice of a historical period. The position is clear throughout. The arguments regarding modern advancements in healthcare and technology are relevant, though the development is somewhat basic. The second part of the task regarding the Sikh Empire is also addressed, providing a specific historical example. However, the development of ideas could be more nuanced to reach a higher band. The response remains focused on the topic, and all parts of the prompt are covered sufficiently.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is logically organized into paragraphs, each with a clear central topic. Cohesive devices such as 'Firstly', 'Secondely', 'Furthermore', and 'Nevertheless' are used to guide the reader. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and there are minor issues with referencing and flow. For example, the sentence 'Many folks dead in recent times due to some diseases' lacks a clear connection to the previous point about medical advancements. Overall, the progression of ideas is clear, and paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the two main parts of the prompt.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, though there is a reliance on simpler terms. There are several spelling errors, such as 'tecnology', 'privious', 'individulas', 'religius', and 'becasue'. Additionally, some word choices are slightly informal or imprecise, such as 'folks' and 'Top-notch'. While the student attempts to use some topic-specific vocabulary like 'sovereign state' and 'secular administration', the frequent spelling mistakes and limited range of sophisticated vocabulary prevent a higher score. The errors do not significantly impede communication, but they are noticeable.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The student uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, including subject-verb agreement issues ('modern advancements gives us', 'most their work is done') and awkward phrasing ('that is called as reign'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of commas and capitalization (e.g., 'Top-notch', 'Numerous Enhancements'). While the meaning is generally clear, the frequency of these errors suggests a lack of control over more complex structures. To improve, the student should focus on sentence construction and proofreading for basic grammatical accuracy.

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