Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-07-29
IELTS Writing Task 2 question
In many countries today, crime novels and TV crime dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Student answer (Band 5.5)
In the hey days of millennium, crime novels and TV programs has become a burring matter.
There are a wide range if factors that account for why this is happening. In this essay
about crime novels and TV dramas causes and solutions in write upcoming paragraphs.
Majorly, there are two reasons for this concern. First, In many nation has writer
wrote crime novels and tv drama show because in recent day younger are like and
interested in crime. Some youth are same crime in reality in life. for example
since 2018 police kidnap three thefts in Paris they thefts same story related to tv
crime drama show. It is bad effect on new generation. Secondly, some parents are communicate
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AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, reaching only 121 words. Consequently, the task is only partially addressed. The ideas presented, such as the influence of crime dramas on youth behavior, are underdeveloped and lack sufficient explanation or supporting evidence. The essay also fails to address the second part of the prompt regarding your personal opinion on crime fiction. Because the response is significantly under-length and incomplete, it does not provide a fully developed argument, which limits the score for this criterion.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay shows an attempt at organization with an introduction and body paragraphs, but the progression is hindered by the incomplete nature of the text. Cohesive devices are used in a very mechanical and sometimes inaccurate way, such as 'Majorly' and 'First'. The paragraphing is present but the content within the paragraphs is fragmented and lacks logical flow. The abrupt ending of the text further disrupts the coherence of the response, making it difficult for the reader to follow the intended argument.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is limited and often inaccurate, which occasionally impedes communication. Phrases like 'hey days of millennium' and 'burring matter' are non-standard and unclear. There is a lack of variety in word choice, and the student struggles to express complex ideas due to a restricted range of vocabulary. While the meaning can be inferred in some places, the frequent errors in word choice and collocation prevent the use of more sophisticated language required for higher band scores.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that often cause difficulty for the reader. There are significant issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'TV programs has become'), word order, and sentence structure (e.g., 'In many nation has writer wrote'). The attempt at complex sentences is largely unsuccessful, resulting in fragmented or ungrammatical clauses. Punctuation is also inconsistent. The range of structures is very limited, and the high frequency of errors makes the text difficult to read fluently.
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