Task 1 — Band 6 example
Academic Task 1Band 6.0The chart shows that numbers went up and down. University A had the most students and University D had the least. In 2020 all universities had more students than in 2010.
Weakest criterion
Task Achievement
Main blocker
No clear overview sentence; data listed without grouping or comparison.
Task 1 — Band 7 example
Academic Task 1Band 7.0Overall, international enrolments rose at all four universities, with Northgate recording the steepest increase while Riverside remained the largest throughout the decade.
Weakest criterion
Lexical Resource
Main blocker
Overview is strong; body could use more varied trend vocabulary to reach Band 8.
Next step after reading
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Task 2 — Band 6 example
Task 2 EssayBand 6.0Many people think technology is good. It helps us communicate. Also it is bad because people use phones too much. In conclusion technology has good and bad points.
Weakest criterion
Task Response
Main blocker
Position flips without development; ideas are listed, not argued.
Task 2 — Band 7 example
Task 2 EssayBand 7.0Although constant connectivity can erode face-to-face interaction, technology has undeniably expanded educational access for students in remote regions.
Weakest criterion
Coherence and Cohesion
Main blocker
Strong thesis; body paragraphs need clearer topic sentences for Band 8.
Task 2 — Band 8 example
Task 2 EssayBand 8.0Granted, digital platforms can fragment attention; nevertheless, when deployed thoughtfully, they democratise expertise that was previously confined to elite institutions.
Weakest criterion
Grammatical Range and Accuracy
Main blocker
Sophisticated stance and vocabulary; occasional minor slips prevent Band 9.
Before / after rewrite (Task 2)
Before
Technology is good and bad. People use it every day and it changes life.
After rewrite
While smartphones have streamlined communication, their overuse can undermine deep focus — a trade-off societies must address through digital literacy.
The rewrite adds qualification, precise vocabulary, and a complex sentence structure.
Checker diagnosis preview
Overall Band
6.5
- Weakest Criterion
- Task Response
- Main Problem
- Essay lists pros and cons without a sustained position.
- Next Fix
- State a qualified thesis in the introduction and keep it consistent.
Before
Technology has both advantages and disadvantages.
After rewrite
Although technology poses social risks, its net effect on education access is overwhelmingly positive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Band 7 IELTS writing example?▾
Band 7 writing answers the full question, organises ideas clearly, uses less common vocabulary accurately, and produces frequent error-free complex sentences.
Should I memorise IELTS writing examples?▾
Memorising full essays hurts your score. Use examples to study structure, overview patterns, and thesis language — then write original responses.
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