Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-22

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 this concurrent era, everything is technology/ AI gererated, human brain has adapt to new things and it is hard for it to concentrate on things which does not look appealing to the eye. In the recent time every story on the news and the newsapaper is accompanied by the image. In further paragraph, I will be explaining more reasons for the same.

To begin with, our brain can process images in seconds while words takes time, people selling things on this media are well aware and knows the best tactics. Many individuals will agree, pictures convey message loudly and clearly. For instance, it is shown in many studies, human brain can learn quickly if there are shapes, sizes and colours involved, it is proven to be 94% accurate.

Moreover, when people see pictures, they start to imagine. Imagination is considered one of the powerful sense. In my opinion, I personally tend to remember more when I follow image guidelines, or pictorial imgaes/videos. It helps me learn quickly and I acheive my goal in long term. For example, In recent thesis by US student, states how brain capture images quickly, while turns words/sentences in images to convey the message.

In conclusion, it is apparent that pictures are beneficial than words when trying to sell, or make people aware about certain things through media. People will engage more and spend more time, if the material shown to them is more engaging, Thus, in my opinion I agree with the given statement.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses the prompt by expressing a clear opinion that images are more effective than words. However, the development of ideas is somewhat superficial. While you mention that the brain processes images faster and that they aid in imagination, these points are not fully extended with sophisticated reasoning or detailed examples. The reference to a 'US student thesis' is vague and lacks sufficient detail to be considered a strong supporting example. To improve, ensure that each body paragraph provides a deeper analysis of why images are more effective, perhaps by discussing the emotional impact or the universal nature of visual communication compared to language barriers.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, and there is a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. You use some cohesive devices such as 'To begin with', 'Moreover', and 'In conclusion' to signal the progression of your argument. However, the flow between sentences is sometimes mechanical, and there are instances where the connection between ideas is slightly disjointed, such as the transition into the example about the US thesis. Additionally, some referencing is unclear, which occasionally forces the reader to re-read to understand the intended meaning. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring smoother transitions between sentences would enhance the overall coherence.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary used is generally adequate for the task, but it lacks the precision and range required for a higher band score. There are several spelling errors, such as 'gererated', 'newsapaper', 'imgaes', and 'acheive', which distract the reader. Furthermore, some word choices are slightly unnatural, such as 'concurrent era' or 'follow image guidelines'. To reach a higher band, you should focus on using more precise academic vocabulary and ensuring accurate spelling. Expanding your range to include more sophisticated collocations and topic-specific terminology would also be beneficial.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The essay contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout. Issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'words takes time', 'brain capture images'), missing articles, and punctuation errors. Some sentences are also run-on or lack proper structure, such as 'In recent thesis by US student, states how...'. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to lower the score. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, subject-verb agreement, and the correct use of articles before attempting more complex grammatical structures.

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