Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-17
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)
It is often argued by some people that choosing the friend who have same opinion as them is better. While others think that sometimes it’s better to choose friends who have some other opinions. This essay will discuss the both points of view in detail.
To begin with, having the friend who have same opinion is good because it avoids conflict and fights among friendship. Two friends share same thinking, same opinions can bring peace and closeness in relationship. For instance, two friends have same thinking that it is good idea to take sleep at night instead of partying. This will benefit both of them. No one argue with each other.
On the other hand, some people think that it is better to having a friend who have not same thinking as them. This will benefit them as one can make wrong decisions sometimes then other friend will help them to choosing the right decision. For example, if one friend is saying that we have to do the party all night and other one is saying having a good sleep help them to recover from all day tiredness. Therefore, it is better sometime to follow the other person’s thinking.
In my point of view, having friends with different opinions is good as it helps us to know right or wrong and we can think more broader about the situation.
In conclusion, having a friend with same opinion is good to avoid conflicts but i think it is more beneficial if we choose friends who have different opinions.
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 both views and provides a clear personal opinion. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. The arguments regarding the benefits of similar opinions (avoiding conflict) and different opinions (gaining perspective) are relevant but rely on very simple, repetitive examples, such as the 'sleeping vs. partying' scenario. To reach a higher band, you should expand on these points with more sophisticated reasoning or broader real-world examples. The position is clear throughout, but the depth of analysis is restricted by the limited vocabulary and repetitive sentence structures, which prevents a more nuanced exploration of the topic.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is organised into clear paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the progression of ideas. You use basic cohesive devices like 'To begin with', 'On the other hand', and 'In conclusion' to signal shifts in the argument. However, the internal cohesion within paragraphs is sometimes mechanical. For example, the transition between sentences in the second paragraph is repetitive, relying heavily on simple subject-verb structures. The use of referencing is occasionally unclear, such as 'the other friend will help them to choosing', where the pronoun usage could be more precise to improve the flow of information.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks the range and precision required for higher bands. You rely on basic terms like 'good', 'same', and 'thinking'. There are also some noticeable errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'take sleep' instead of 'get some sleep' or 'make wrong decisions' instead of 'make a wrong decision'. While the meaning is always clear, the lack of less common lexical items and the repetitive nature of the word choices limit the score. To improve, focus on using more precise synonyms and collocations related to social relationships and decision-making.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The essay uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that persist throughout the text. Common issues include subject-verb agreement ('the friend who have'), article usage ('the friend', 'a party'), and incorrect verb forms ('help them to choosing'). While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. To improve, you should focus on mastering basic sentence construction, specifically ensuring that verbs agree with their subjects and that prepositions and articles are used correctly in common phrases.
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