Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-19

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 5.5)

Most people argue that buyers can go to the supermarkets and purchase edible products produced all over the world in several nations.

This is so because importation has been made easier for nations to send in varieties of foods across the world in other for people not be base on locally produced meals which most end users might have been fade up using and may desire to switch to other related meals. For example, in Nigeria we have casava that can be used to processed into Garri or Fufu, but due to importation we able to have similar products carry a similar nutrients and serves the same purpose.

Moreso, importation helps a nation to have a better pricing of goods, in the sense that competitors would strive to sell that produce thereby reducing the price of that services in other to sell faster. In this cases consumers have the option to choose products base on their price. Notwithstanding this method can help to improve local businesses in terms of packaging and branding and they may want to compete against international business. Another instance is seeing a locally made product going through a rebranded form ranging from banding and packaging to setting an international standard on it product.

In conclusion, importation enables local businesses to travel overseas and be purchased by several people across the world. And also help local businesses to compete with international trades through rebranding and packaging strategies

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, which negatively impacts the score. While you address the topic of global food availability, the development of ideas is limited. You mention price competition and local business improvement, but the arguments are somewhat repetitive and lack depth. The position is generally clear, but the conclusion introduces new points about local businesses exporting goods, which was not the focus of the prompt. To improve, ensure you fully develop each point with specific, logical explanations and ensure the essay meets the length requirement to avoid a penalty.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the progression of ideas is sometimes disjointed. For example, the transition between the discussion of food variety and the economic impact of pricing is abrupt. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'Moreso' and 'In conclusion', but they are sometimes used mechanically or incorrectly (e.g., 'In this cases'). The referencing is occasionally unclear, making it difficult to track the logical flow between sentences. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring each paragraph has a clear, singular focus would enhance the coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision and range required for a higher band. There are several instances of awkward phrasing and word choice errors, such as 'fade up using' (likely meaning 'fed up with') and 'banding and packaging' (likely meaning 'branding'). Some terms are used incorrectly, such as 'that produce' and 'that services'. To improve, focus on learning collocations and using more precise academic vocabulary. Avoid repeating basic words and try to incorporate more sophisticated synonyms to express your ideas more clearly and effectively.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The essay contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. Examples include 'in other for people not be base on' (in order for people not to be based on) and 'we able to have' (we are able to have). Subject-verb agreement and preposition usage are inconsistent throughout the text. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar and sentence construction prevents a higher score. Focus on proofreading for basic errors like verb forms and articles to improve your accuracy.

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