Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-07-30
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 5.5)
At the outset of the new millennium, there is a fierce debate over the concern that it is good
to purchase just a few expensive clothes. A lion's share of the community favors it. today
I will explain drawbacks of expensive cloths in this paragraph.
Majorly on the one hand, In recent day individuals are increasing in cloths. They always
purchase new cloths but, some people 's are like expensive and cheap cloths. I think it is waste
of money because younger daily like new wear cloths . For example, youths are going college
daily they want wear new all thing. If daily purchased expensive cloths it is bad effects on
poor children. So, always buy cloths own needs.
On the other hands, every few months again the new fashion will be start. It is not easy
always new cloths buy then wear because some time expensive cloths not dull . If you buy cheap cloths then any time you can casually buy. For instance, London place every months start new
fashion in cloths the folks buy cheap cloths. Some peoples have better habit saving finances
for future. It is good source for collect money.
After contemplating over the huge accord of thought and speclation, it can be concluded
that always wear a cloths cheap so every poor youth not feel shy then any one person
buy expnsive cloths It is bad effect on new genration.
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, which significantly impacts the development of ideas. While you attempt to address the prompt, the position is inconsistent and unclear. You state you will explain the 'drawbacks of expensive clothes', but the arguments provided are fragmented and lack logical depth. The ideas regarding fashion trends and financial habits are mentioned but not sufficiently supported or linked back to the core debate of quality versus quantity. To improve, ensure you fully develop your arguments with clear examples and maintain a consistent stance throughout the essay.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the internal structure is weak. The use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate, such as 'Majorly on the one hand' and 'On the other hands', which do not function correctly as transition signals. The progression of ideas is difficult to follow because the sentences often lack logical connection to one another. Referencing is also unclear, making it hard for the reader to identify the subject of your arguments. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring each paragraph has a clear, singular focus would greatly enhance the flow of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, often relying on basic terms like 'clothes' and 'buy'. There are frequent errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'huge accord of thought and speclation' and 'new genration'. Spelling errors are also prevalent (e.g., 'cloths' instead of 'clothes', 'expnsive'). The range of vocabulary is insufficient to express complex ideas precisely. To reach a higher band, you should focus on learning topic-specific collocations and ensuring accurate spelling, while also attempting to incorporate a wider variety of synonyms to avoid repetition.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The grammatical range is limited, consisting mostly of simple sentence structures. There are frequent errors in basic grammar, including subject-verb agreement ('fashion will be start'), article usage, and sentence construction ('If daily purchased expensive cloths it is bad effects'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with apostrophes and commas. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors causes some difficulty for the reader. You should focus on mastering basic sentence patterns and proofreading for common errors like verb tense consistency and pluralization before attempting more complex structures.
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