Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-26
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)
Everywhere punctuality and cleanliness is very vital. Some advocates believe that their house and where they work should be kept clean as well each thing should be kept at perfect place. In this essay, I will give reasons and will give my opinion.
On the one hand, some individuals think that if they work in neat and clean place they can concentrate more in their work. In addition, if everything will be at the correct place they can save time because they will know where they have placed that thing. Secondly, in the house if everything will be clean children and everybody in the house will be more healthier. In my knowledge I know people who are more punctual about their things are tend to be more happier and gain more concentration. In today’s world children are getting sick due to mosquitoes and they come only when homes are dirty so that is beneficial for every In the house if houses are clean.
On the other hand, some think it is not that important to organize things because they were in hurry or do not want to spend time on setting each thing up. Moreover, in the houses as well people just eat and put their dishes and everything there only they do not even put that in the sink.
In my opinion, everyone should be equally responsible for organizing things and should kept house and very place clean. If they will be successful in doing so it will become that habit and that is good think to do.
In conclusion, while some think it is okay not to organize their stuff I do believe that is necessary in life.
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 essay addresses the prompt by providing an opinion and reasons for keeping homes and workplaces tidy. However, the development of ideas is somewhat superficial. For instance, the point about children getting sick due to mosquitoes is a bit tangential and not fully linked to the broader concept of organization. The position is clear, but the arguments could be extended with more depth and specific examples. The essay covers all parts of the task, but the supporting points lack the necessary detail to reach a higher band. The conclusion is brief and does not fully summarize the main points discussed in the body paragraphs.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is organized into clear paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. There is a logical progression from the introduction to the body paragraphs and the conclusion. However, the use of cohesive devices is sometimes mechanical or repetitive, such as the frequent use of 'In addition' and 'Moreover'. Some transitions between sentences are slightly abrupt, and the referencing is occasionally unclear, such as the phrase 'that is beneficial for every In the house'. While the overall arrangement is coherent, the flow between ideas could be improved with more varied and sophisticated linking words.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary used is generally adequate for the task but lacks the range and precision required for higher bands. There are several instances of awkward phrasing and word choice, such as 'everywhere punctuality and cleanliness is very vital' and 'more healthier'. The student relies on basic vocabulary and struggles with collocations. While the meaning is generally clear, the lack of variety and the presence of errors in word formation prevent a higher score. To improve, the student should focus on learning more precise adjectives and nouns related to organization and productivity.
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. Common issues include subject-verb agreement ('cleanliness is', 'people... are tend to be'), incorrect verb forms ('should kept'), and awkward sentence construction ('that is good think to do'). Punctuation is generally functional, but the errors in grammar are persistent and occasionally distract the reader. While the meaning is rarely impeded, the frequency of these errors indicates a need for more careful proofreading and a stronger grasp of basic sentence structure and verb tense consistency.
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