Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-09-25
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)
Through different forms of print and digital media, we came across report that, In Past, People used to buy the cheaper clothes. but not the Tables have Turned. At present, majority of the population would like to buy expensive clothes. By this statement I would like to be on neutral side.
Most of the Individual likes to buy cheaper clothes, the only reason behind that is they get numerous quantity of clothes. However, they will be able to try different outfits on them self. For example, The Influences buy lot of clothes just to post pictures on social media. Moreover, Low pricing clothes are way more easier to find. As compared to the branded one. Science proves that, Individuals get more attracted by the cheap items.
If we talk about the other side, some people belive that buying expensive clothes is more worth because it has a perfect fitting and you can wear for long period of time. Evenmore, if a person is working in the customer service or any highly valued place, It can give a great impression. Buying the clothes just because of their Quality is one of the main reason why humans prefer buying expensive clothes. By stating that people start getting more attention and they get valued as well.
FOR example the student studing in the university and school they would lik to buy cheap clothes as they dont have enough budget. while on the other hand, Working humans can Easily afford expensive clothes.
In the end, To conclude with al the people have different preferences and they like to with theer own decision as per their need.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5
The candidate attempts to address the prompt by discussing both sides of the argument regarding expensive versus cheap clothes, ultimately adopting a neutral stance. The main ideas include financial limitations, social media influences, clothing quality, and durability. However, the development of these ideas is limited and sometimes superficial. For instance, the reference to university students having lower budgets is a valid point, but it remains brief and under-developed. While all parts of the task are touched upon, the lack of depth and a clear, well-supported overall position places this response at Band 5.5. The ideas are relevant, but they need further extension and clearer argumentation to reach a higher band.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0
The text is divided into paragraphs, which helps signal shifts in topics, although the logical progression is occasionally disrupted by mechanical cohesive devices and awkward transitions. Phrases like 'If we talk about the other side' and 'In the end, To conclude with al the people' are quite simplistic and repetitive. Referencing is sometimes unclear, such as the pronoun use in 'try different outfits on them self'. Paragraphing is attempted, but some paragraphs are very short and abrupt, particularly the one-sentence conclusion and the brief fourth paragraph. Overall, the organizational structure shows some awareness of essay format, but cohesion is faulty and mechanical, aligning with a Band 5.0 descriptor.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is adequate to communicate basic ideas, but it is frequently limited and repetitive. The candidate attempts some less common vocabulary items such as 'financial limitations' or 'customer service', but these are overshadowed by frequent errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'numerous quantity of clothes' and 'Low pricing clothes'. There are also noticeable issues with spelling and capitalization throughout the text (e.g., 'Tables have Turned', 'Individual', 'belive', 'Evenmore'). These lexical inaccuracies and the restricted range of vocabulary reflect a Band 5.0 level, as the errors occasionally cause some difficulty for the reader.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0
The student attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but control over grammar and punctuation is weak. There are frequent errors in subject-verb agreement and article usage, such as 'we came across report', 'The Influences buy lot of clothes', and 'the student studing in the university and school they would lik'. Punctuation is also problematic, including unnecessary capitalization and fragmented sentences. While the meaning can generally be understood despite the errors, the high frequency of grammatical inaccuracies and faulty complex structures means the response fits best into the Band 5.0 category.
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