Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-09-03

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)

The

One segment of society believes that

the government should fund the working

of universities to make education free.

I completely agree to this view because

it will provide equal opportunities and

rise in a economy.

By providing everyone free education,

government is providing equal opportunities.

There are students who

students are not able to join universities

because of there financial background,

but through government investments,

individuals will get chance to educate

themselves. For example, In Japan, everyone

is educated even though they are

not financially strong. Therefore,

policymakers should invest in

higher educational institutes.

Another reason is it boost

providing a free education helps in improving

economy of nation. Because everyone will

be educated, they will do high paid

jobs and this will enhance the GDP of the

nation. For example, there is increase

in the economy of Delhi, since the

government has provided free

higher studies. furthermore, such investments

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, reaching only 151 words. This significant under-length prevents the development of ideas, resulting in a fragmented argument. While you clearly state your position in the introduction, the supporting points are underdeveloped and lack the necessary depth required for a Band 6 or higher. The examples provided, such as the reference to Japan and Delhi, are too brief to effectively support your claims. To improve, you must expand your arguments with more detailed explanations and ensure you meet the minimum length to allow for a full exploration of the topic.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organised into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the progression of ideas is hindered by the lack of length and depth. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'For example' and 'Furthermore', but the transitions between sentences are sometimes abrupt or mechanical. The referencing is occasionally unclear, and the overall structure feels incomplete due to the abrupt ending of the text. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence followed by well-developed supporting evidence.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary used is generally adequate for basic communication but lacks the range and precision required for higher bands. You rely on simple phrasing, such as 'do high paid jobs' and 'rise in a economy'. There are also some word choice errors, such as 'working of universities' instead of 'operation' or 'funding'. To reach a higher band, you should aim to incorporate more academic collocations and precise terminology related to economics and education, while ensuring that your word choices are natural and contextually appropriate.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The essay contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors, such as 'I completely agree to this view' (should be 'with'), 'rise in a economy' (should be 'an'), and 'there financial background' (should be 'their'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, and some sentences are fragmented. While these errors do not always prevent the reader from understanding your meaning, they are frequent enough to impact the overall fluency of the writing. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and article usage will help improve your accuracy.

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