Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-28

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

In some areas of the US, a 'curfew' is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult.

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 6.5)

'Curfew' is considered a state of emergency and imposed in situations like wars, protests, and natural or man-made disasters. Curfews in some state of the US has certain conditions like teenagers are not allowed outside their residences during a particular time especially the night without their guardians. I completely agree with this condition, because this is implemented for their safety and well-being.

To commence with, going outside alone at night in situations like wars, riots, and disasters could be dangerous for the young individuals, as they do not have any experience of dealing with such challenging conditions. Likewise, teenagers are often influenced by movies and series, so they might act irresponsibly in disasters such as floods, earthquakes and cyclones. For instance, in India, a group of students left their hostel at night during the Bhopal gas-leak tragedy and ended up in a hospital because of difficulty in breathing. Consequently, the government has announced strict measures during curfews in order to prevent such incidents and increase the safety of their citizens.

Moreover, not only teenagers but also their guardians or parents should avoid going out of their homes in restricted hours unless there is a medical emergency. Since people are highly agitated and aggressive during protests, going out might be problematic for adults as well. If there is a severe medical emergency and an ambulance is not available, individuals should inform their local police before heading towards the hospital for treatment. This can alert the police force and sometimes they may come to assist you on the way to hospital.

To sum up, such laws are made for the safety of society. Teenagers should completely avoid going out in restrictive conditions without their parents. Furthermore, guardians should keep themselves extra alert and avoid stepping outside their residences unless medical assistance is required for someone.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response addresses the prompt by clearly stating a position in favor of curfews for teenagers. The ideas are relevant, particularly the focus on safety and the potential for impulsive behavior. However, the essay conflates 'curfews' in the sense of teenage social restrictions with 'states of emergency' (wars/disasters). While the student attempts to support their argument with an example from the Bhopal gas-leak tragedy, this example is slightly tangential to the typical context of a teenage night curfew in the US. The argument could be strengthened by focusing more on common social risks like crime or peer pressure rather than exclusively on disaster scenarios.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Each paragraph has a central theme. Cohesive devices such as 'To commence with,' 'Likewise,' 'Consequently,' and 'Moreover' are used to link ideas. However, the transition between the general concept of a curfew and the specific examples provided is sometimes mechanical. The referencing is generally clear, though the progression of ideas could be more fluid to achieve a higher band. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate distinct points.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task. The student uses some topic-specific terms like 'residences,' 'guardians,' 'agitated,' and 'restrictive conditions.' There are some minor issues with collocation, such as 'in some state of the US' (should be 'states') and 'keep themselves extra alert.' While the range is sufficient to convey the message clearly, it lacks the sophistication and precision required for higher bands. The use of vocabulary is functional rather than expressive.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The student uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'Curfews in some state of the US has' (subject-verb agreement error) and 'the young individuals' (unnecessary article). Punctuation is generally correct, but there are occasional lapses in sentence construction. While these errors do not impede communication, they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. The control over complex structures is present but not consistently accurate.

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