Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-18
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)
Countries, allover the world started to consume food from a supermarket as food is a basic need for every individual to live. i think it is a positive trend, and points will be discussed in upcoming paragraphs.
To commence with the constructive development, the first and foremost aspect is quality of food. In other words, in this modern era , if we purchase food from a superstore plays a very important role in our health , in such cases we all know that a superstore only sells the food which is fresh and meets the quality need for every individual. For, instance a survey conducted by the WHO (World Health Organization ) in 2025 revealed that individuals those who purchase food from supermarket meant to be more healthy compare to the people those who purchase food from street stores or a vendor .
Furthermore, another point for this positive development is the availability of better facilities. To elaborate this , in grocery stores every kind is of professional service included servants and managers , is available which prevents situation related to choose the best quality of food and sometimes place for rest if the person is not physically or mentally fit. For example , an article published in the famous newspaper The Hindustan Times in 2021 , showed that the ratio for building a superstore in every part of the world increased by 57% and many more joining.
In, conclusion, the increase in the interest of individuals in purchasunf food from supermarkets rather then purchasing them from local streets or vendors is putting a healthy hand among individuals to choose them best quality food
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response addresses the prompt by taking a clear position that the trend is positive. However, the development of ideas is weak. The arguments regarding 'quality of food' and 'better facilities' are not logically sound or well-supported. For instance, the claim that supermarkets are inherently healthier than street vendors is a broad generalization, and the example regarding 'servants' in grocery stores is confusing and lacks relevance to the global food trade topic. The essay focuses more on the general benefits of supermarkets rather than the specific implications of consuming food produced all over the world, which was the core of the prompt.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the progression of ideas is often illogical. While cohesive devices like 'To commence with' and 'Furthermore' are used, they are sometimes applied mechanically or inappropriately. The referencing is occasionally unclear, such as the sentence 'in such cases we all know that a superstore only sells the food which is fresh', which lacks a clear antecedent. Paragraphing is present, but the internal structure of the paragraphs is disjointed, making it difficult for the reader to follow the argument's development.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. There are several instances of awkward phrasing and incorrect word choices, such as 'putting a healthy hand among individuals' and 'purchasunf'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to express complex ideas clearly. While the meaning is generally conveyed, the lack of precision and the presence of spelling errors (e.g., 'allover', 'purchasunf') indicate a limited control over lexical items, preventing the response from reaching a higher band.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede readability. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('individuals those who purchase'), sentence fragments, and incorrect punctuation (e.g., 'In, conclusion'). The range of structures is limited, and attempts at complex sentences often result in errors, such as 'if we purchase food from a superstore plays a very important role'. The lack of control over basic sentence construction and frequent errors in articles and prepositions significantly impact the overall quality of the writing.
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