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Cambridge IELTS 11 Test 4 — Band 6 model essay

127 words · 12 sentences · IELTS Writing Task 2

Writing Task 2 prompt

Some people think homesickness is a positive thing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

有人认为思乡是一种积极的情感。你在多大程度上同意或反对?

Band 6 model answer

People have different opinions about whether homesickness can be considered a positive feeling. Some people believe that homesickness shows love for family and culture, while others think that it can make people unhappy and stop them adapting. In my view, homesickness can be positive if it does not control a person's life.

One main reason is that undefined. This is important because undefined. Another point is that it can also keep cultural identity alive. These advantages can make the situation better for many people.

However, there are some problems with this view. undefined. If this problem is not managed well, people may avoid new friends and opportunities.

Overall, I believe homesickness is natural and sometimes useful. People should stay connected with home while building a new life.

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How many words should an IELTS Writing Task 2 essay be?

IELTS Writing Task 2 requires a minimum of 250 words. This Cambridge IELTS 11 Test 4 model answer is 127 words, comfortably above the minimum without padding.

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A Band 6 answer addresses the task with a clear position and adequate vocabulary, but development is uneven and it contains noticeable grammar errors that do not prevent understanding.

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