Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-03
IELTS Writing Task 2 question
Some people say that it is possible to tell a lot about a person’s culture and character from their choice of clothes.
Do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Student answer (Band 6.0)
The choice of clothes certainly demonstrate many attributes of a person wearing it. I firmly agree with the people who say it is possible to tell a lot about a person's culture and character from their choice of clothes.
I have lived in two countries, India and Canada, for a significant amount of time,. When I would visit shopping malls of Canadian cities, I would usually find clothes having mild colors on shelves and on display units. Funky colorful colored clothes would rarely be there in majority of the store, while in India majority of the shopping malls and street markets would have clothes with vibrant range of color options. This drastic difference shows a cultural gap between two nations and choice of the people.
Not only the color, the material of the clothes play a crucial role, as people from a temperate nations tend to purchase clothes which are made from natural yarn like linen or cotton. In colder regions the clothes made from wool are more popular.
People usually wear clothes which are suitable for their workplace setting and business needs. Young generation generally follows the contemporary trend and are heavily influenced by the idols they follow. Though people with strong economical background and influential people tend to wear clothes which reflect their social status and may help in intimidating others.
As a retail fabric business holder my observations are that some people tend to buy clothes which are more sober in color and decent in design. They don't want to overdo any aspect of it, which generally refers to their classic character and personality. While people who buy clothes which have more than two or three layers and don't consider the prevailing weather condition of the region where they live, suggest a different story of their character. In some professions, such clothes are warranted while some people wear it just to follow the fraternity.
Hence, the choice of clothes tells a story about a person if you are willing to listen.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response addresses all parts of the prompt, clearly stating a position in the introduction and maintaining it throughout. The ideas are relevant, drawing on personal experience in India and Canada, as well as professional observations. While the development is generally good, some points, such as the link between 'layers' of clothing and character, are slightly vague and could have been more explicitly connected to the prompt. Overall, the response is well-focused and provides a clear argument supported by examples.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph has a central theme, moving from cultural differences to professional settings and personal observations. Cohesive devices are used effectively, such as 'Not only the color,' 'Though,' and 'Hence,' to link ideas. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate distinct points. While some transitions are slightly mechanical, the overall flow is smooth and the reader can easily follow the writer's line of reasoning.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
The vocabulary is sufficient to convey the intended meaning with some flexibility. The writer uses topic-specific terms like 'temperate nations,' 'natural yarn,' and 'prevailing weather condition.' There are some minor inaccuracies, such as 'funky colorful colored clothes' (redundant) and 'economical background' (should be 'economic'). However, these do not impede communication. The range is adequate for the task, and the writer demonstrates an ability to use less common items, though more precise collocations would elevate the score further.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The writer uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as subject-verb agreement ('choice of clothes certainly demonstrate' should be 'demonstrates') and article usage ('in majority of the store'). Punctuation is generally functional, though there is a stray comma in the second paragraph. Despite these errors, the meaning remains clear throughout. To reach a higher band, the writer needs to demonstrate more consistent control over complex structures and reduce the frequency of basic grammatical slips.
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