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2 graded answers · band 5.5–6

Some people believe that organic food should be affordable for everyone, while others argue that its higher price is justified by its health and environmental benefits. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2 IELTSbiz learners have answered this Task 2 question and had it marked on the four official criteria; bands ranged from 5.5 to 6, with a median of Band 6. Compare the answers below to see exactly what the higher bands did differently.

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Band 6 answer

290 words
  • Task Response6
  • Lexical Resource6
  • Grammatical Range & Accuracy6
  • Coherence & Cohesion6

The price of organic food has become an increasing social concern in many parts of the world. While some people argue that everyone should have access to organic food regardless of the level of income, others contend that selling healthy food at a higher price is reasonable because of its adavantages to both health and the environment. From my perspective, I firmly believe that although the cost of organic food should be considered, it should also be affordable to the public. On a personal level, people need to have more healthy food choices which should be sold at a reasonable price. Many individuals become more conscious of their diets because of a deeper understanding of the risks of unhealthy food. Consuming healthy food plays a vital role in this society. For example, some people who are used to consuming organic food could improve their health which can have a positive effect on their well-being. As a result, individuals can have healthy diets and maintain good health. From a societal perspective, everyone should have access to organic food regardless of their incomes. Many individuals believe that they can not afford healthy food because of their low salaries. It can be considered as an inequity in society. For instance, low-income families are unable to pay for healthy food because of financial stress. Consequently, it can aggravate the strained relationship between the public and governments, in which people will lose their confidence in governmental policies. In conclusion, it is important to make the price of organic food affordable, which can have a positive influence on people’s health. It is recommended that governments and businesses should improve access to affordable organic food and introduce policies that can make healthy choices easier for the public.

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  • Task Response6
  • Lexical Resource5
  • Grammatical Range & Accuracy5
  • Coherence & Cohesion6

The price of organic food has become a increasing social concern in many parts of the world. While some people argue that everyone should have access to organic food regardless the level of income, others content that selling with higher price of healthy food is reasonable because of its advantages to both health and environment. Fome my perspective, I firmly believe that although the cost of organic food should be considered, it should also be affordable to the public. On a personal level, people need to have more healthy food choices which should be sold with a reasonable price. Many individuals become more conscious of their diets because of a deeper understanding of the risks of the unhealthy food. Consuming heathy food plays a vital role in this society. For example, some people who are used to consume organic food could improve their body health which can make a positive effet on their well-being. As a result, individuals can have healthy diets and keep having health. From a societal perspective, everyone should have access to organic food regardless their incomes. Many individuals believe that they are inadequate to be affordable with healthy food because of their low salaries. It can be considered as an inequity in society. For instance, low-income families are unable to pay for healthy food because of financial stress. Consequently, it can aggravate the bad relationship between the public and governments, in which people will lose their confidences in governmental policies. In conclusion, it is important to make the price of organic food affordable which can have a positive influence on people’s health. It is recommended that governments and businesses should improve access to affordable organic food and introduce policies that can make heathy choices easier for the public.

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What band do answers to this IELTS question usually get?

Across 2 graded answers on IELTSbiz, bands ranged from 5.5 to 6, with a median of Band 6. Each was marked on Task Response, Coherence & Cohesion, Lexical Resource and Grammatical Range & Accuracy.

What separates the Band 6 answer from the Band 5.5 answer?

The largest difference is Lexical Resource: 6 in the Band 6 answer against 5 in the Band 5.5 answer. Open each answer to read the examiner's reason for every criterion.

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