Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-09
IELTS Writing Task 2 question
In many countries nowadays, consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over the world.
Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Student answer (Band 5.0)
In today's world, Almost all supermarkets have food produced in different countries all in one place. Buyers can choose from a variety of products. I think this has a very positive effect on both countries economy and in public favors.This has proved to have significant advantages in everyday's life.
Suppose you are an International student and live in a country alone where you are all by yourself. Someday, you miss your favorite snacks and wonder if they will be available in near by stores. You go to store and find them in a matter of seconds and you get amazed.
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, as it is only 100 words long. Consequently, the task is only partially addressed. While you state a position that the development is positive, the ideas are severely under-developed. You mention economic benefits and public convenience, but you do not provide any evidence or logical expansion to support these claims. The example provided about an international student is too brief and anecdotal to constitute a well-developed argument. To improve, you must expand your points with detailed explanations and relevant examples to meet the length requirement and demonstrate a deeper engagement with the prompt.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is too short to demonstrate effective paragraphing or a logical progression of ideas. While there is a basic attempt to introduce the topic and provide an example, the lack of a clear structure and the absence of cohesive devices make the text feel fragmented. There is no clear transition between the introduction and the supporting example. To improve, you should organize your writing into clear paragraphs: an introduction, two body paragraphs with distinct arguments, and a conclusion. Use linking words such as 'furthermore', 'consequently', or 'in contrast' to connect your ideas more fluidly.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is basic and repetitive. Phrases like 'in today's world' and 'all in one place' are common and lack the precision expected at higher levels. There are also errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'in public favors' and 'everyday's life', which sound unnatural. To achieve a higher score, you need to use a wider range of vocabulary, including less common lexical items related to global trade, consumerism, and economic impact. Focus on using words that are more precise and appropriate for an academic context.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains several grammatical errors that hinder the flow of the text. Examples include 'countries economy' (missing possessive apostrophe), 'in near by stores' (should be 'nearby'), and 'you get amazed' (unnatural phrasing). The sentence structures are mostly simple, with very little attempt at complex sentences. To improve, you should focus on mastering basic punctuation, such as possessives, and work on incorporating a variety of complex sentence structures, such as using relative clauses or conditional sentences, while ensuring they are grammatically accurate.
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