Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-07-24
IELTS Writing Task 2 question
News stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompanied by pictures.
Some people say that these pictures are more effective than words.
What is your opinion about this?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Student answer (Band 6.0)
In recent years, there has been a growing debate about pictures speaks more than words. Whereas, group of people argue that TV shows and newspapers are using the content from pictures only. I opine with the former statement that images are louder than the words. I will explain my point of view in the ensuing paragraphs.
To begin with, photographs and video footages are exceptionally powerful to catch the attention and evoking immediate responses. In this technological era, online media is preferable platform for spreading news and tv shows content. However, people are using this to updated with their surroundings also they don't have time to read each and every details so creator are using pictures to describe it easily and quickly. For instance, advertising of cooking item are using image of lady cooker and vegetable gives basic idea about what is actually going to sell.
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AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, as it is only 153 words long. This significantly impacts the development of ideas, as the essay is cut off mid-sentence in the second body paragraph. While you have identified a clear position and provided some relevant examples, such as the mention of advertising, the lack of completion means the task is only partially addressed. To improve, you must ensure you fully develop your arguments with sufficient supporting evidence and reach a conclusion to satisfy the requirements of a full essay.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay uses some basic cohesive devices like 'To begin with' and 'Moreover' to structure the response. However, the progression is interrupted by the incomplete nature of the text. Paragraphing is attempted, but the final paragraph is missing entirely. Referencing is sometimes unclear, such as in the phrase 'people are using this to updated with their surroundings', where the pronoun 'this' lacks a clear antecedent. To improve, focus on completing your thoughts within each paragraph and using a wider range of linking words to connect your ideas more fluidly.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
The vocabulary is adequate for basic communication but lacks the range and precision required for higher bands. There are several awkward collocations and word choice errors, such as 'pictures speaks more than words' (should be 'speak') and 'video footages' (footage is uncountable). Phrases like 'cooking item' and 'lady cooker' are imprecise. To improve, focus on learning natural collocations and using more academic vocabulary to express your ideas, while paying closer attention to word forms and pluralization.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'pictures speaks' (subject-verb agreement), 'online media is preferable platform' (missing article), and 'creator are using' (pluralization). Punctuation is also inconsistent, and there are spelling errors like 'brainn'. To improve, focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement, article usage, and proofreading your work to catch simple mechanical errors before finalizing your response.
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