Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-11-05

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

Some people think it's better to choose friends who always have the same opinions as them. Other people believe it's good to have friends who sometimes disagree with them.

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

 

Student answer (Band 6.0)

Nowadays many people believe that it is becoming increasingly difficult to converse with people who have different opnions than theirs while others argue that having friends who disagree with them sometimes leads to even better conversations. In this essay we will discuss both these views but I feel having friends who agree with you is a blessing.

First when someone chooses friends they always look for similarities between each other. Mental compatibility among friends is of utmost importance as sometimes there are situations you can not discuss with your family but your friend is someone you can always fall back on. Similarly having same opinions as your friends on shopping, music and food allows one to enjoy all these activities together without feeling lonely.

However others believe that sometimes it is healthy to have conversations with people who disagree with them. When people of different opnions talk on a topic one can see it from different perspectives. It may also add to your knowledge something that you might not be aware of. Also many people think that if you can disagree respectfully among friends that friendship is supposed to last through thick and thin.

Finally I would like to conclude by saying having a sincere friend in times like these is a blessing and if you have someone in your life you do not have to fight over a simple topic, that person is a friend indeed. Having same opnions on topics adds to the bond and makes your existing friendship stronger.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

You address both views and make your own position clear: you favour friends who share your opinions, especially in the introduction and conclusion. The points about shared interests making activities enjoyable and differing perspectives broadening knowledge are relevant. However, the two sides are not developed equally. The case for agreement is supported with examples such as shopping, music and food, while the benefits of disagreement are stated more briefly and the claim that respectful disagreement makes a friendship last is not explained. The conclusion also repeats your preference rather than weighing the two views. To strengthen the response, explain when shared opinions matter and give a specific example of how respectful disagreement can help a friendship or decision-making.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The response has a clear overall structure: an introduction, one paragraph for each view, and a concluding paragraph. Sequencing phrases such as “First,” “However,” and “Finally” help readers follow the discussion, and the contrast between the two positions is easy to identify. This meets the lower-band expectation of coherent organisation and shows some control of progression. At times, though, the linking is mechanical, and the conclusion largely repeats the introduction’s position. Some references could also be clearer: “that person” in the final paragraph follows a long conditional clause, making the connection slightly awkward. Use transitions that show the relationship between specific ideas, and make the conclusion synthesise the discussion rather than restate it.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

You use an adequate range of vocabulary for the topic, including “mental compatibility,” “different perspectives,” “respectfully,” and “bond.” These choices help communicate the main ideas, and the meaning remains clear. There are also some inaccurate or awkward expressions that limit precision: “converse with people who have different opinions than theirs” is cumbersome, while “add to your knowledge something” is not a natural collocation. The spelling of “opinions” is repeatedly incorrect as “opnions,” and “can not” is conventionally written as one word in this context. Aim for more natural phrasing and check spelling carefully. More precise vocabulary for the benefits of disagreement would also help you develop that side of the argument.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, including subordinate clauses such as “When people of different opinions talk on a topic…” and conditional phrasing in the conclusion. Most sentences communicate their meaning, and the errors do not generally prevent understanding. Some grammatical and punctuation issues remain. For example, “First when someone chooses friends” needs a comma after the introductory word, and “having same opinions” is missing an article before “same.” The opening sentence is long and would be clearer if divided or punctuated more carefully. There is also a shift from “we will discuss” to “I feel,” which weakens consistency of voice. Review articles, introductory punctuation, and sentence boundaries while retaining your attempts at complex structures.

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