Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-18
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)
A small proportion of people says beside reading or listening news, visualizing it, is more effective. According to my perspective, I want to discuss both points before to come on any judgement.
First of all, our mind always work according to our visual sense or understanding. For example, if heard, read or watch any news regarding lost car on tv or in newspaper without any picture, we will not able to find out because on road there are a lot of cars of same brand but if the picture is available , you can match the number plate, color of the car or may be any scratch or some thing.
Secondly, pictures are time saving. As now in days, everyone is so busy, they do not have much time to spend on listening news or reading, they prefer some thing quick which is pictures. The pictures tells more than 70% of story, like any sale on any brand, so for that they do not need to read or listen the whole news , just by picture they will the information.
On the flip side, words are more stronger or clear than what you saw. For instance, some times in accidental case police catch the wrong person because of the pictures that they got from the cameras but when they talk with them, they find out they were wrong when they heard the whole story. As a result, pictures sometimes tells the wrong information.
In conclusion, after looking on both views I believe pictures are more effective becuase it enchance our understanding skills and reduced the risk of confusion.
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 response addresses the prompt by discussing both the effectiveness of pictures and the potential limitations of them. The position is clear, although the development of ideas is somewhat simplistic. For instance, the example regarding the lost car is relevant but could be more sophisticated. The conclusion is brief but restates the position effectively. To reach a higher band, you should aim to provide more nuanced arguments and ensure that the examples are fully explored to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the topic.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is logically organized into paragraphs, each with a clear focus. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'First of all', 'Secondly', and 'On the flip side' to transition between points. However, the flow within paragraphs is sometimes mechanical, and the use of referencing is occasionally unclear, such as in the sentence 'they prefer some thing quick which is pictures'. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that pronouns clearly refer to their antecedents would enhance the overall coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks range and precision. You rely on common words like 'good', 'bad', or 'effective' and struggle with collocations. For example, 'words are more stronger' is grammatically incorrect and uses a redundant comparative structure. There are also some spelling errors, such as 'enchance' and 'becuase'. To improve, try to incorporate more topic-specific vocabulary related to media, communication, and visual literacy, and pay closer attention to word choice and spelling accuracy.
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 reader. Common issues include subject-verb agreement ('A small proportion of people says'), missing articles, and incorrect preposition usage ('before to come on any judgement'). While the meaning is generally clear, the high frequency of these errors prevents the essay from reaching a higher band. Focusing on basic sentence construction and proofreading for common errors like verb forms and pluralization will significantly improve your score.
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