Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-10-27

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, people's opinions are hugely divided regarding whether having a friend with different opinions or a friend who is always sharing the same point of view is better. In the subsequent paragraphs I shall discuss these points of view and explain why I support the former.

On the one hand, having a friend who always has he same point of view proves the closeness and the mutual understanding. In other words, friends who share the same orientations will both have a great time eating in the same restaurant, watching the same movie or just enjoying a view that they enjoy; However,despite being boring, this favors their stagnation and their resistance to change. For example, two introverted friends will always fear the change and avoid socializing which limits their communication skills.

On the other hand, having a friend who have different tendencies enriches both mates' skills and imagination and also pushes their adventurous side to the limit. To illustrate this, it is always fun and significantly beneficial to try something new which is very likely to happen with a friend who can suggest it; therefore, hanging our with a friend whose personality is different than yours gives you the opportunity to develop new skills and aquire new experiences. Moreover a group with friends with various point of views results in a strong bond between them due to the fact that discussions on many subjects makes the people closer and widens their horizons.

To conclude, although being friend with someone who have the same way of thinking and the same perspectives is comfortable and relaxing, having a different one is significantly more beneficial, more enjoyable and also makes a strong bond between the persons.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

You address both views and state a clear preference for friends with different opinions, especially in the introduction and conclusion. The discussion of shared opinions gives a relevant benefit—mutual understanding and enjoyable shared activities—and then considers the risk of avoiding change. Your argument for differing opinions is also relevant, with examples about trying new activities and broadening horizons. However, some points are asserted rather than fully explained: for instance, the claim that varied viewpoints create a stronger bond needs a clearer explanation or a specific example. Develop each main idea with a fuller cause-and-effect explanation so that both sides are explored with similar depth.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The response has a clear overall structure: an introduction, one paragraph for each view, and a conclusion. The progression from the advantages of shared opinions to the benefits of differing ones is easy to follow, and signposts such as “On the one hand,” “On the other hand,” and “To conclude” help orient the reader. This meets the lower-band expectation of coherent organisation and shows some of the flexibility associated with stronger cohesion. At times, however, linking is mechanical or the relationship between ideas is unclear. For example, “However, despite being boring” is awkwardly connected, and the long second body paragraph moves through several benefits without clear separation. Use transitions that express the precise relationship between claims and examples.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

You use an adequate range of vocabulary and attempt less common expressions, including “mutual understanding,” “stagnation,” “adventurous side,” and “widens their horizons.” These choices help communicate the contrast between comfortable similarity and growth through difference. Some word choices and collocations are inaccurate or unnatural, though: “same orientations,” “different tendencies,” and “hanging our with a friend” make parts of the argument less precise, while “aquire” is misspelled. The meaning is generally recoverable, but more natural phrasing would strengthen clarity and control. Prefer familiar, accurate collocations over ambitious wording when unsure, and proofread spelling and word forms carefully.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, including clauses introduced by “although,” “which,” and “due to the fact that.” Most ideas remain understandable, but some grammatical errors occur. Examples include “he same point of view,” “a friend who have different tendencies,” and “a group with friends … results,” where agreement or article use is inaccurate. The sentence beginning “Moreover a group…” also needs clearer punctuation, and “discussions … makes” has a subject–verb agreement problem. These errors do not usually prevent understanding, which is consistent with this level. Review subject–verb agreement, articles, and punctuation, then check each sentence for a clear subject and verb.

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