Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-08-25
IELTS Writing Task 2 question
Some people feel that the government should pay the costs of running universities so that a university education will be free for anyone who wants it.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Student answer (Band 5.0)
few people feel the government should pay the costs of running universities so that a university education will be free for anyone who wants it. i largely agree with statement, i explain the relevant reason in upcoming paragraphs.
To commence, the government should pay for university education . elaborate, it can help students from poor families get a good education and build a better future also they can go afford for study. they can enhance more knowledge also they can get good job in future. this can give everyone a fair chance to succeed.
by contrast,free university education can be benefit the whole country. when more people receive a higher education, there can be more skilled workers , for instance, a headline published in a famous newspaper Turbin in 2006 the government given pay for students of study .hence, these worker
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, reaching only 141 words. This significantly impacts the development of ideas. While the writer states a position, the arguments are underdeveloped and the essay is incomplete, ending abruptly mid-sentence. The prompt asks for an extent of agreement, but the limited length prevents a full exploration of the topic. Consequently, the response is only a partial attempt at the task.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay uses basic cohesive devices like 'To commence' and 'by contrast', but the overall structure is severely compromised by the incomplete nature of the text. Paragraphing is attempted, but the logical progression is interrupted by the abrupt ending. Referencing is sometimes unclear, and the flow of ideas is hindered by the lack of sufficient content to connect the arguments effectively.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, relying on simple phrases such as 'good education', 'good job', and 'build a better future'. There is little evidence of less common lexical items or an awareness of style. While the meaning is generally conveyed, the range is insufficient to demonstrate the flexibility required for higher bands. Errors in word choice, such as 'the government given pay', further limit the score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors, including missing articles ('the government'), incorrect verb forms ('the government given pay'), and punctuation issues. Sentence structures are predominantly simple, with few attempts at complex sentences. The lack of control over basic grammar, combined with the incomplete sentences at the end of the text, significantly affects the clarity of the writing.
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