Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-11-12

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

It is better to buy just a few expensive clothes, rather than lots of cheaper clothes.

Do you agree or disagree?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Student answer (Band 5.0)

In the Modern era, buying expensive clothes is increasing day by day among people. Instead of buying cheaper clothes, buying just a few expensive clothes is a better option. I totally agree with this statement because making an expensive purchase of clothing can save money and time. In this essay i will discuss why I agree with it.

To commence with, buy a few expensive outfits can be worth because the good quality stuff never be fad and dull because they made with outstanding thread. Ultimately, people do not need to buy clothes again and again. For example, if the cloth is going to wash it will never be damage becuase it is expensive. Therefore,

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 4.0

You state a clear position—“I totally agree”—and give a relevant reason: expensive clothing may last longer and reduce repeated purchases. However, the response addresses the task only partially. It develops just one reason, offers only a brief example, and does not explain the claimed time-saving benefit or compare expensive clothes with cheaper alternatives in detail. The example about washing is difficult to follow and does not clearly show how durability saves money. The response also stops mid-thought at “Therefore,” and is 135 words below the required minimum, leaving the argument substantially incomplete. To strengthen the response, develop at least one further reason and explain each point with a specific, fully connected example.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0

The opening establishes your opinion, and “To commence with” signals the start of a supporting point. This gives the response some basic organisation. However, there is no completed overall progression: the essay contains only an introduction and one unfinished body paragraph, with no conclusion or developed second point. The linkers “Ultimately,” “For example,” and “Therefore” indicate relationships, but the final “Therefore” has no following idea, and the example’s connection to the claim is unclear. The phrase “In this essay i will discuss” also promises discussion that the response does not provide. Complete each paragraph’s reasoning and use a clear sequence—claim, explanation, example, and result—to make the argument easier to follow.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use some relevant vocabulary for the topic, including “expensive clothes,” “cheaper clothes,” “quality,” and “purchase,” and the reader can generally identify your main point. However, the range is limited and several expressions are inaccurate or unnatural, which can make meaning less clear. For example, “good quality stuff,” “never be fad and dull,” and “outstanding thread” do not express the intended ideas naturally; “cloth” is also used where “clothes” or “fabric” may be needed. There are spelling errors such as “becuase.” Aim for precise clothing and durability vocabulary, and check collocations and spelling. More accurate phrases such as “retain their shape” and “wear out” would help explain your argument.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt both simple statements and longer sentences, such as “I totally agree with this statement because…” This shows an effort to connect ideas, and the main position remains understandable. However, the range is limited, and errors recur in verb forms, sentence construction, and punctuation. “To commence with, buy a few expensive outfits can be worth” needs a grammatical subject and a correctly formed verb phrase; “the good quality stuff never be fad” also has an incorrect verb form. In “if the cloth is going to wash,” the clause structure is faulty, while the final “Therefore,” leaves a sentence incomplete. Capitalise “I” and use full stops to separate complete thoughts. Practise accurate complex sentences with “because,” “if,” and “so that.”

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