Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-14

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)

it is often claimed that , nowadays in many countries consumers can choose supermarket for buy a food around the world . it has several negative and positive effects on people health

discuss with some points , firstly I discuss its positive effect , nowadays people live in apartments and both husband and wife are working they can choose to buying a supermarket food because it consume their time and sayings because many supermarkets sell their food on showing heavy discount and in modern era supermarket are open in every society ; moreover , everything available in supermarkets easily mostly working people like to shopping for one place and it help to time consume further more , mostly students away from their homes for Higher education and for good job . they like to packing food they are easily available in supermarket stores . and some choose preserved food and easily cook . in addition , some community and school age group like to shopping and buying food from supermarkets because it save time for study and other work

on other hand , I will discus its negative effect some people go to choose supermarket food because its own thinking its consume their own time . some supermarkets sell their product showing heavy discount . moreover, people attract easily and they choose same items for buying because company give offers their own benefits . furthermore some things are expiry early but people choose it multiple they effect their health. while some students go to supermarket for buying food it lead to many health problems because students choose packing food and some food are maid from usage of high chemicals it can lead to some health problems like obesity, heart diseases and diabetic .for instance, the survey conducted from BBC news health problems are more worsen because unhealthy eating habits

in conclusion , buying a supermarket food help to consume time and save energy moreover, its same negative impact on community people and school age groups and it lead to some diseases because some product made from some chemicals it effect on their health

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response addresses the prompt by discussing both positive and negative aspects of global food availability in supermarkets. However, the development of ideas is often repetitive and lacks depth. For example, the argument regarding 'time saving' is mentioned multiple times in both the positive and negative paragraphs without adding new insight. The position is generally clear, but the lack of sophisticated supporting evidence or logical progression makes the argument feel somewhat superficial. To improve, you should focus on developing distinct, well-supported points rather than repeating the same concepts in different ways.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the internal structure is weak. While you use some cohesive devices like 'furthermore', 'moreover', and 'in addition', they are often used mechanically or incorrectly. The flow between sentences is frequently interrupted by grammatical errors and awkward phrasing, which makes the progression of ideas feel disjointed. For instance, the transition between the positive and negative paragraphs is abrupt. To improve, focus on using cohesive devices to link ideas logically rather than just starting sentences with them, and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, singular focus.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and often repetitive. You frequently use basic terms like 'buying', 'food', and 'supermarket'. There are also instances of incorrect word choice, such as 'sayings' (likely meant 'savings') and 'maid' (meant 'made'). The range of vocabulary is insufficient to express complex ideas with precision. To reach a higher band, you need to expand your range to include more academic collocations and topic-specific vocabulary, such as 'global supply chains', 'processed foods', or 'nutritional value', while ensuring you use them in the correct context.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that often impede readability. There are persistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'supermarket are open'), article usage (e.g., 'buy a food'), and sentence structure (e.g., 'it is often claimed that , nowadays in many countries consumers can choose supermarket for buy a food'). Punctuation is also problematic, with unnecessary spaces before commas and inconsistent capitalization. The range of structures is limited, relying mostly on simple sentences. To improve, you must focus on basic sentence construction, subject-verb agreement, and reducing the frequency of errors in your writing.

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