Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-21
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)
Nowadays, news stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompanied by lot of pictures and some people say that these pictures are more effective than words which I believe is partially true.
According to me, I think it is good if any news has more pictures because it helps to connect and engage with audience more than just written news. In today's generation people are very busy with their daily life schedule and most of them doesn't even have time to read news but when someone sees any random visuals it attracts them to read about that particular thing in this way, they at least get aware about current situation in the world by news.
On the other hand, I think this makes us lazy in reading news which is not a good sign because some people will just see the pictures and make a news in their mind which might be not actually happened, as visuals can't justify the real scenario about what actually happened. For instance, I once looked at one picture which was about cops beating someone terribly and I thought this is so wrong but than when I read about what actually happened than I felt that they should punish him more for what he did.
In conclusion, I think visuals are good for engaging with audience as it helps to grab the attention more than the written words, but we should not completely rely on pictures as sometimes we might judge it in wrong way.
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 providing a balanced view on the effectiveness of pictures versus words in news. You clearly state your position in the introduction and maintain it throughout. The ideas are relevant, such as the engagement factor of visuals and the potential for misinterpretation. However, the development of these points is somewhat basic. To reach a higher band, you should expand on your examples with more depth and nuance. For instance, the example about the police officer could be more effectively linked to the broader concept of media literacy or the limitations of visual storytelling. Overall, the response is relevant and addresses all parts of the task.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is logically organized into an introduction, two body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Each paragraph has a clear central theme. You use some cohesive devices like 'On the other hand' and 'In conclusion' to signal shifts in your argument. However, the flow between sentences is occasionally mechanical, and some transitions are repetitive or simplistic. The referencing is generally clear, but the structure could benefit from more sophisticated linking words to improve the overall flow and coherence of the argument. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different aspects of your discussion.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks variety and precision. You rely on common, everyday language such as 'good', 'bad', and 'things'. While your meaning is always clear, there is little evidence of less common lexical items or idiomatic expressions that would demonstrate a higher level of proficiency. There are also some minor issues with word choice, such as 'make a news' instead of 'form an opinion' or 'interpret the news'. To improve, try to incorporate more academic vocabulary related to media, communication, and critical thinking.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The essay uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While you attempt complex sentences, they often contain grammatical errors, such as 'most of them doesn't even have time' (subject-verb agreement) and 'than when I read' (incorrect use of 'than' instead of 'then'). Punctuation is generally functional, but there are some run-on sentences that could be improved by better use of commas or semicolons. The errors are frequent enough to be noticeable but do not significantly impede communication. Increasing the variety of complex structures while ensuring accuracy will help improve this score.
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