Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-07-23
IELTS Writing Task 2 question
Nowadays many people complain that they have difficulties getting enough sleep. What problems can lack of sleep cause? What can be done about lack of sleep?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Student answer (Band 5.5)
In this modern world, a number of changes are taking place regarding complain. some of these changes bring benefit, while other have negative effect .Nowadays many people complain that they have difficulties getting enough sleep. The following paragraphs will discuss the reasons behind this situation and propose possible souitions.
To commence the most prominent reason is that now days more people are doing the complain that they have difficulties getting enough sleep. However there are lot of problem can lack of sleep because they take the stress Some people lose the memory with getting sleep. they can use the mobile phone more time and they have to bad effect on health further more, for example blood pressure high immune system week. they lot of mistakes in school at work. some people tired early and they can not focus at work. In addition Some people are sleep 4 and 5 hour sleep everyday they became sick early . moreover some driver lot of accident on the road without enough sleep
moving further more, another significant reason that every people should sleep 8 hour every days .because they keep healthy and stay fit by exercise. they do not use the mobile phone and laptop. people should take light diet everyday and they can healthy. while people should keep balance routine everyday .
To conclude, complain has both pros and cons. on balance however it should be made sure that the positives are promoted and negatives are eliminated.
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 addresses both parts of the prompt (problems and solutions), but the development is limited and often repetitive. The ideas are presented in a list-like fashion without sufficient elaboration or logical flow. For example, the mention of 'blood pressure' and 'immune system' is brief and lacks explanation. Furthermore, the essay falls short of the 250-word minimum requirement, which negatively impacts the overall task achievement. To improve, you should expand on your points with specific examples or explanations to ensure the response is fully developed and meets the length requirement.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. The use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or incorrect, such as 'moving further more' and 'to commence'. There is a lack of clear transition between ideas, making the text feel disjointed. The referencing is sometimes unclear, and the overall structure lacks the sophistication required for higher bands. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of linking words correctly and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, central topic sentence that connects logically to the next.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, often relying on basic words like 'complain', 'problem', and 'good/bad'. There are frequent errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'doing the complain' instead of 'complaining' and 'week' instead of 'weak'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to express complex ideas clearly. To improve, you should focus on learning collocations related to health and lifestyle, and try to use more precise synonyms to avoid repeating the same basic terms throughout your writing.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'some people are sleep'), article usage, and sentence structure. The range of structures is very limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences with little attempt at complex grammatical forms. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of full stops and capital letters. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, specifically verb tenses and pluralisation, before attempting more complex structures.
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