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Taxing sugary products: IELTS Task 2 essay #2, band 6.0

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324 words. Marked by Axiom on 15 September 2026. Estimated by AI. It isn’t an official IELTS score.

Task 2324 words

Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?

I assume that this action can be very helpful and should be put on work.

  1. Grammar & accuracy

    RevisedNowadays, more and more people are consuming processed food and drinks with a high sugar level, which can lead to the development of health issues.

    The revised sentence corrects the grammatical errors and improves the clarity of the idea.

  2. Lexical resource

    RevisedThat is why the price of these sugary products should be increased to discourage consumption and promote healthier eating habits.

    The revised sentence uses more precise and effective vocabulary to convey the same idea.

For instant, some individuals who have high level of metabolism like ectomorphs are way too skinny and they struggle to gain some weight, some of them add some sweetness to their diet so that they do not struggle to eat more even if they feel full. Furthermore these people need to eat a lot of food which will be expensive and also making sugar costly may be challenging for them to afford.

  1. Grammar & accuracy

    RevisedOn the other hand, eliminating sugar from the diet may make the food less appealing, which might result in some people, who want to gain weight, eating less food than they need to.

    The revised sentence corrects the grammatical errors and improves the clarity of the idea.

Furthermore many sugar products contain a lot of calories which also can cause obesity that is why many individuals can not loose the fat on their body.

  1. Coherence & cohesion

    RevisedDespite these arguments, numerous health issues, such as diabetes, have been observed in people with a high sugar diet.

    The revised sentence is more concise and clear, improving the overall cohesion of the essay.

  2. Coherence & cohesion

    RevisedFor instance, people who enjoy fizzy drinks, cakes, or ice cream can opt for products with artificial sugar. Although the taste may differ, these products have fewer calories and are less harmful to health.

    The revised sentence is more coherent and uses the appropriate cohesive devices to link ideas.

In conclusion, making sugary products more costly may assist to have less health problems and also individuals may replace it to food or drinks with artificial sweetness which less harmfull, but still it can cause some problems if people consume it too much.

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Estimated by AI. It isn’t an official IELTS score.

What Axiom wrote for each criterion: why the answer earned its band, and what to work on next.

Coherence & cohesion

Band 6.0/ 9

The essay is logically organized and the progression of ideas is clear. However, there are some issues with the use of cohesive devices and the overall cohesion of the essay. The essay follows a logical structure, but the use of cohesive devices is sometimes inaccurate or missing, making the progression of ideas a bit difficult to follow. Additionally, the conclusion could be more effective in summarizing the main points and clearly stating the position.

Suggestions

  • Use a variety of cohesive devices to ensure smooth transition between ideas.
  • Make the conclusion more effective in summarizing the main points and clearly stating the position.

Sentence revisions 2

  • RevisedDespite these arguments, numerous health issues, such as diabetes, have been observed in people with a high sugar diet.

    The revised sentence is more concise and clear, improving the overall cohesion of the essay.

  • RevisedFor instance, people who enjoy fizzy drinks, cakes, or ice cream can opt for products with artificial sugar. Although the taste may differ, these products have fewer calories and are less harmful to health.

    The revised sentence is more coherent and uses the appropriate cohesive devices to link ideas.

Grammar & accuracy

Band 6.0/ 9

The essay uses a mix of simple and complex sentence forms and there are some errors in grammar, but they do not impede communication. The essay uses a variety of sentence structures, which adds to the overall quality of the writing. However, there are some grammatical errors and awkward constructions that can be distracting. Proofreading is recommended to correct these errors and improve the overall quality of the writing.

Sentence revisions 2

  • RevisedNowadays, more and more people are consuming processed food and drinks with a high sugar level, which can lead to the development of health issues.

    The revised sentence corrects the grammatical errors and improves the clarity of the idea.

  • RevisedOn the other hand, eliminating sugar from the diet may make the food less appealing, which might result in some people, who want to gain weight, eating less food than they need to.

    The revised sentence corrects the grammatical errors and improves the clarity of the idea.

Lexical resource

Band 6.0/ 9

The essay uses a sufficient range of vocabulary and there is evidence of some less common and idiomatic language. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation. The essay demonstrates a good command of a wide range of vocabulary related to the topic. However, there are a few instances of awkward or incorrect word choices that could be revised for clarity. Additionally, the use of more varied and precise language could help to convey the ideas more effectively.

Sentence revisions 2

  • RevisedThat is why the price of these sugary products should be increased to discourage consumption and promote healthier eating habits.

    The revised sentence uses more precise and effective vocabulary to convey the same idea.

  • RevisedFurthermore, these individuals require a substantial amount of food, which can be costly, and raising the price of sugar may pose a financial challenge for them.

    The revised sentence uses more precise and effective vocabulary to convey the same idea.

Task response

Band 6.0/ 9

The essay addresses the task and presents a clear position throughout the response. However, the argument could be more fully developed and supported with specific examples. The essay addresses the topic by discussing the implications of increasing the price of sugary products to promote healthier eating habits. The writer presents a clear position and supports it with relevant arguments. However, the essay could be improved by providing more specific examples and by addressing potential counterarguments more thoroughly.

Suggestions

  • Provide more specific examples to support the arguments.
  • Address potential counterarguments more thoroughly.

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