Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-31

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 7.0)

Many people prefer to keep their home and workplace clean and organized because they think that it is easy to find things whenever needed as it saves time and even if the guests arrive without further notice, their house or workplace does not look messed up. Therefore, I opine to keep home or workplace organized for many worthwhile reasons.

To begin with, if things are arranged properly at home or at workplace, people are less likely to misplace important documents or sometimes things like keys or laptops. And as matter of fact, if things are set up well it shows how punctual and disciplined a person is in they daily lives and they are valued and respected by colleagues as well as family members. For instance, a teacher who had her schedule planned well, never arrived late at school and she was always in a good mood, never have to stress or rush herself and also she was able to explain things well in the class. However, there are some people who usually argue that even if they clean or organize their things properly, their place will eventually become messy when they try to find something in a rush and therefore they do not bother themselves to keep their place clean.

Secondly, in Asian countries like India, many relatives visit unexpectedly, without giving prior notice of their arrival. In this case, if a person's house is not well- organized, relatives may assume they are lazy and do not take proper care of their home. For example, my aunt often visits our house without informing us in advance. My mother always makes sure that the living room and kitchen are clean and well-organized because she believes that a tidy home creates a good impression. Once, my aunt arrived unexpectedly when our house was untidy, and my mother felt embarrassed because she thought her sister might consider her careless about keeping the house clean. Conversely, Keeping a house perfectly clean every day can be time-consuming, especially for people who have jobs, studies, or family responsibilities. They may prefer to spend their limited free time resting or spending time with their family rather than cleaning constantly which is understandable.

In conclusion, I prefer keeping home and work place well-organized as it has many advantages like it shows tidiness, less time consuming when we need to find something and also makes a person punctual and disciplined.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The response addresses all parts of the prompt, providing a clear position that is maintained throughout. The ideas are relevant and supported by personal examples, such as the teacher and the aunt. The argument is well-developed, and the inclusion of a counter-argument adds depth to the discussion. To reach a higher band, ensure that the conclusion does not simply repeat the introduction but synthesizes the main points more effectively. Overall, the task is fully addressed with well-supported arguments.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The essay is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. Cohesive devices such as 'To begin with', 'However', 'Secondly', and 'In conclusion' are used effectively to guide the reader. While the flow is generally smooth, some transitions could be more sophisticated to avoid a slightly mechanical feel. Referencing is generally clear, and the structure supports the overall argument well.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

The vocabulary is sufficient to convey ideas clearly and with some precision. There is an attempt to use a range of vocabulary, such as 'worthwhile', 'punctual', and 'disciplined'. However, there are some minor inaccuracies in collocation and word choice, such as 'do not bother themselves to keep' instead of 'do not bother keeping'. The range is adequate for the task, but more sophisticated or idiomatic expressions would elevate the score further.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

The essay demonstrates a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There is good control over basic grammar, but there are occasional errors in articles, prepositions, and verb forms, such as 'in they daily lives' (their) and 'never have to stress' (never had to stress). Punctuation is generally accurate, though some sentences are slightly run-on. The errors do not impede communication, but they prevent the response from reaching the higher bands where error-free complex structures are more consistent.

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