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Study 29 evaluated IELTS writing examples at CEFR B2. Each page includes annotated feedback, scoring criteria and next-band priorities.

Band 6.0CEFR B2Task 2

Some people think climate change has a negative impact on business, while others think that it provides more business options. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

The essay addresses all parts of the prompt with a clear position and supports arguments with examples, though some supporting ideas rely on general assertions. Coherence is gen...

Example 2 · 357 words

Band 6.5CEFR B2Task 2

Many museums charge for admission while others are free. Do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museums outweigh the disadvantages?

The essay addresses all parts of the prompt with a clear position that advantages outweigh disadvantages. The organization is logical with distinct paragraphs, though some minor...

Example 3 · 387 words

Band 6.5CEFR B2Task 2

Some people think that governments should pay for education and health care, while others believe that it is not their responsibility. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

The essay addresses all parts of the task by discussing both views and presenting a clear personal opinion. Cohesion is generally logical, and the vocabulary is sufficient for a...

Example 6 · 275 words

Band 5.5CEFR B2Essay

How does having a sense of humor help people deal with everyday stress?

The response is fully intelligible and presents a clear position on economic shifts, but it completely fails to address the actual prompt regarding how a sense of humor helps pe...

Example 9 · 160 words

Band 7.0CEFR B2Task 1 General

Write a letter to your friend inviting them to visit you

The response is a well-structured, friendly, and natural informal letter that fully addresses all requirements of the task (inviting a friend, suggesting activities, and offerin...

Example 12 · 255 words

Band 7.0CEFR B2Task 2

Some people think children should learn a foreign language at primary school

The essay presents a well-structured and balanced discussion on whether children should learn a foreign language at primary school. It maintains a clear stance, follows a logica...

Example 13 · 291 words

Band 6.0CEFR B2Task 2

Demand of food is increasing worlwide. What are the causes of this? What measures can the international community take to make sure the food supply is enough?

The essay addresses both parts of the prompt, discussing causes such as population growth and globalisation, and offering international solutions like open trade and agricultura...

Example 20 · 382 words

Band 5.5CEFR B2Task 2

Some believe buildings should be built in a way that serves their purpose rather than just look beautiful. Others, however, say buildings should represent art too. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

The essay addresses both views regarding the purpose and aesthetic value of buildings and presents a clear personal opinion. However, it suffers from frequent grammatical errors...

Example 22 · 289 words

Band 6.0CEFR B2Task 2

In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their level of fitness are decreasing. What do you think are causes of these problem and solutions?

The essay addresses all parts of the prompt with a clear position, organized paragraphs, and relevant supporting arguments. However, it suffers from several grammatical inaccura...

Example 28 · 279 words

Band 6.0CEFR B2Task 2

The world today is a safer place and governments should stop spending large amounts of money on their armed forces. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?

The essay presents a clear position agreeing with the prompt and supports it with relevant arguments concerning modern digital threats and historical changes. However, it suffer...

Example 29 · 290 words

Band 6.5CEFR B2Essay

Nowadays many people complain that they have difficulties getting enough sleep. •What problems can lack of sleep cause? •What can be done about lack of sleep?

The essay addresses both parts of the prompt with a clear position and organized body paragraphs. Cohesion and task response are reasonably well-handled, though some ideas borde...

Example 33 · 289 words

Band 6.5CEFR B2Task 2

Some people think that government funding for schools should be spent on science subjects rather than on other subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The essay presents a clear and well-developed opinion with relevant arguments throughout, though some supporting examples remain somewhat general. Cohesion is managed effectivel...

Example 35 · 383 words

Band 6.0CEFR B2Task 2

Some people think that zoos are all cruel and should be closed down. Others however believe that zoos can be useful in protecting wild animals. Discuss both opinions and give your own opinion.

The essay addresses all parts of the prompt, presents both views, and provides a clear opinion. Cohesion is generally logical, and vocabulary is adequate with some good academic...

Example 36 · 272 words

Band 6.5CEFR B2Essay

What invention in the last 30 years has made the most difference in the lives of people? Explain why it has had such a noteworthy effect. Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

The essay successfully addresses the prompt by selecting the smartphone as the most significant invention of the last 30 years and providing coherent arguments regarding informa...

Example 38 · 306 words

Band 6.0CEFR B2Task 2

Unhealthy food has negative effect on both individuals and on the society they live in. Some people think that the government should tax the unhealthy food while others say that fat tax is unfair an unnecessary. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

The essay addresses both views regarding fat taxes and presents a clear personal opinion. The structure follows a standard four-paragraph format with valid supporting reasoning ...

Example 39 · 280 words

Band 6.0CEFR B2Essay

Nowadays many young people spend their free time in shopping centers. This has a negative effect on youths and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

The essay addresses the prompt with a clear position, presenting relevant supporting ideas regarding safety and economic benefits. However, the development is somewhat repetitiv...

Example 43 · 231 words

Band 5.5CEFR B2Task 2

In some countries owing a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why this might be the case? Do you think this is a positve or a negative situation?

The essay addresses both parts of the prompt with a clear position, though the development is somewhat informal and repetitive. Coherence is maintained via paragraphing and logi...

Example 44 · 255 words

Band 6.0CEFR B2Task 2

Some people believe that technological advancements have made our lives simpler and more convenient, while others argue that these developments have led to a loss of important life skills. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

The essay addresses all parts of the prompt with a clear position and recognizable organizational structure. Vocabulary and grammatical control are generally adequate for a Band...

Example 45 · 303 words

Band 6.0CEFR B2Task 2

Some people think that it should be compulsory for people to retake their driving test every 5 years. What are the advantages and disavantages of doing this?

The essay addresses both advantages and disadvantages of mandatory driving tests every five years, maintaining a clear overall stance. However, it suffers from several mechanica...

Example 46 · 286 words

Band 6.5CEFR B2Task 2

Some think Government spending on Infrastructure (Transport, Housing etc) is considered the most important for a nation. While others believe that Education, Health and HR values to be more important areas for government expenditure. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

The essay addresses all parts of the prompt by discussing both infrastructure and human resources (education/health) and provides a clear personal opinion. Cohesion is generally...

Example 50 · 258 words

Band 6.0CEFR B2Essay

Wild animals have no use in the 21 century and trying to preserve animals now is just wastage of money. To what extent do you agree or disagree with question

The essay addresses the prompt by presenting a clear, though somewhat extreme, viewpoint that wild animals should not be preserved. It attempts both sides of the issue and maint...

Example 52 · 256 words

Band 5.5CEFR B2Essay

Some people say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to universities, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or dissagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

The essay addresses the prompt with a clear position, but the development lacks depth and contains repetitive language. There are numerous grammatical errors, including punctuat...

Example 53 · 247 words

Band 5.5CEFR B2Essay

Some people believe that climate affects the person’s way of life while others believe that climate has greater impact on the economy of a region. Discuss both view and give your opinion

The essay addresses both views regarding the impact of climate on lifestyle versus the economy and provides a clear opinion. However, it is marred by frequent grammatical errors...

Example 54 · 383 words

Band 5.5CEFR B2Task 2

Some people think that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school while others believe childrens should not start until secondary school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

The essay addresses both views regarding the appropriate starting age for learning a foreign language and provides an opinion. However, the development of ideas is hindered by i...

Example 59 · 293 words

Band 6.5CEFR B2Task 2

Influence of human beings on the world's ecosystem is leading to the extinction of species and loss of biodiversity. What are the causes of loss of biodiversity? What solutions can you suggest?

The essay addresses both parts of the prompt by discussing causes of biodiversity loss and suggesting viable solutions. The argument is coherent and easy to follow, with clear p...

Example 61 · 251 words

Band 6.0CEFR B2Task 2

Some people think that because some children find some subjects such as mathematics difficult, it ought to be optional instead of compulsory. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this option?

The essay presents a clear position disagreeing with making mathematics optional, supported by relevant arguments concerning life skills and career opportunities. Coherence is g...

Example 62 · 269 words

Band 5.5CEFR B2Essay

More and more people today are becoming overly dependent on the internet and phones. Is this a positive or negative development?

The essay addresses the prompt with a clear position and explores both positive and negative aspects of internet and phone dependency. However, development is uneven, with some ...

Example 63 · 263 words

Band 6.0CEFR B2Essay

The growth of multinational companies and the resulting rise of globalization creates positive effects for all. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The essay addresses all parts of the task and presents a clear, consistent position in favor of globalization. The structure is logical, featuring an introduction, body paragrap...

Example 67 · 246 words

Band 5.5CEFR B2Task 2

Some people say that modern technology has made shopping today esaier. Others disagree Discuss the both views and give your own opinion

The essay addresses all parts of the task and presents a clear position, though the conclusion and the final paragraph contradict each other regarding the writer's stance. Cohes...

Example 68 · 330 words