Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-09-09

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)

Undoubtedly, people make friends whom they may or may not meet very frequently. It is an increasingly argued issue because many people consider that mates with sometimes disagreements in their opinions are good to have. However, certain individuals opine that friends ought to be chosen based on the same mentality, and thinking. I personally believe that friendships work better when a friend has same capabilities coupled with good guidance giving ability. This essay will discuss the benefits of having friends with same opinions before highlighting the merits of friends with different perspectives.

Commencing with the most prominent reason why some people believe that friends should match in terms of decisions making, they can spend best leisure time of their lives. Moreover, it can be illustrated by the fact that they not only share their everyday life experiences, but also get confirmation on their decisions, they are more likely to spend good recreational time, and sometimes they find their soulmates also. Hence, it is evident that a good friend ought to match almost same vibes instead of questioning always.

However, in contrast, a worth considering factor for supporting the idea how a disagreement by a friends helps individuals to ensure good options despite having some conflicts between them. For instance, a friend with more experience coupled with a different mindset, and knowledge could limit the chances of committing mistakes by their friends. Furthermore, it helps to ask their opinion even though you think it could have adverse effects because this may allow you to reconsider it.

Overall, owing to the aforementioned discussion, it is clear that a good mate have imperative decision making quality in terms of supporting someone whenever they need their help, provided that one should respect the relation. I personally believe that apart from disagreements, a friends can always support you better than anyone else.

In last, to sum up all the arguments, it can be recapitulated that friendship works better when friends have same mentality coupled with necessary disagreements.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses all parts of the prompt, discussing both views and providing a personal opinion. However, the development of ideas is somewhat superficial. For example, the argument regarding 'same opinions' focuses primarily on 'recreational time' and 'soulmates,' which lacks depth. The discussion on 'disagreements' is better supported by the idea of avoiding mistakes, but the overall position remains slightly inconsistent, as the conclusion suggests a blend of both, which was not fully explored in the body paragraphs. To reach a higher band, ensure that each viewpoint is supported by more detailed, logical explanations rather than general statements.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organized into clear paragraphs, and there is an overall logical progression. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'Commencing with,' 'Moreover,' and 'In contrast,' which help guide the reader. However, some transitions are mechanical or slightly awkward, such as 'In last, to sum up all the arguments.' Additionally, the referencing is occasionally unclear; for instance, in the third paragraph, the phrase 'a worth considering factor for supporting the idea how a disagreement by a friends helps' is grammatically clunky and hinders the flow of ideas. Improving the variety and naturalness of linking words would enhance the coherence.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks precision and sophistication. There are several instances of awkward collocations, such as 'good guidance giving ability' and 'match almost same vibes.' While the student attempts to use less common vocabulary, the word choices are often slightly off-target, such as 'opine' used in a context that feels unnatural. To improve, focus on learning collocations (words that naturally go together) and using more precise academic vocabulary to express complex ideas, rather than relying on informal or repetitive phrasing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The essay uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('a good mate have,' 'a friends can'), incorrect article usage, and awkward phrasing ('a worth considering factor'). While the meaning is generally clear, the frequency of these errors prevents the writing from reaching a higher band. To improve, focus on proofreading for basic subject-verb agreement and ensuring that complex sentence structures are constructed with correct punctuation and syntax.

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