Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-19

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

Some people say it is important to keep your home and your workplace tidy, with everything organised and in the correct place.

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 world, it is undoubtedly true that many people believe that it is necessary to manage living and workplace tidy and clean. Everything in the environment where we spend most of our time should be kept organized. In my view, I agree to this statement, and will be explaining the reasons for same in upcoming paragraphs.

To begin with, there is a saying "Where is clenliness, there's Godliness". I personally feel when the surrounding space is clutter free, mind feel's clutter free as well. Also, to live healthier life, we need the surrounding environment to look and feel hygienic. For instance, study in U.S. shows 95% better outcomes from people at their workplace who has their things and materials sorted on desk.

Moreover, keeping things organized gives better sense of feeling. When your are running late for something and you require to find certain thing, IT would save time when things are kept organized. While many people tend to loose focus when they don't find things they are looking for. For example, it is commonly believed by older generation that productivity comes from cleanliness and it is acquired and not given.

In conclusion, I firmly agree with the given statement and will iterate the importance of keeping both the space living worthy. My opinion is that it is our utmost priority to educate people on this topic and how it can benefit them emotionally and mentally which will reflect in their day to day life.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response addresses the prompt by expressing a clear opinion on the importance of tidiness. However, the essay falls slightly short of the 250-word minimum requirement, which negatively impacts the development of ideas. While the main arguments regarding productivity and mental clarity are relevant, they are somewhat underdeveloped. The conclusion is a bit repetitive, and the essay would benefit from more specific, real-world examples to fully support the claims. Because the length requirement was not met, the development of the response is constrained, preventing it from reaching a higher band score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, and there is a clear progression of ideas from the introduction to the conclusion. Cohesive devices such as 'To begin with', 'Moreover', and 'In conclusion' are used to link ideas, although some transitions feel slightly mechanical. The referencing is generally clear, though the flow between sentences could be improved to sound more natural. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion, which helps the reader follow the argument despite the brevity of the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary used is adequate for the task, allowing the writer to convey their opinion clearly. There are some attempts at less common phrases, such as 'concurrent world' (though this is a slight misuse of the word) and 'clutter free'. However, there are several instances of awkward word choice and minor errors, such as 'living worthy' and 'loose focus' (instead of 'lose'). The range of vocabulary is sufficient to communicate the main points, but it lacks the precision and flexibility required for a higher band score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The essay uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, including subject-verb agreement issues like 'mind feel's' and 'who has their things', as well as punctuation errors such as the unnecessary apostrophe in 'feel's'. Additionally, there are minor errors in article usage and sentence construction, such as 'study in U.S. shows'. While these errors do not significantly impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. The writer shows an attempt at complex structures, but control over these is inconsistent.

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