Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-26

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)

Many Countries are producing various good Quality food so that it can use Internationally. I think this is Positive Development throughout the world. This essay will discuss the following.

In conclusion It is less time consuming for the Consumers to buy the food from one place its also save time and it is economical.

To begin with the developed countries which are producing their own foods and it is trade with other countries. So that we can eat different types of food with different tastes. In India Supermarket such as D-MART has various number of items. Nowadays The Consumers are having less time for buying the foods so they prefer to take it from the supermarket. Supermarket is not so costlier so that the each and every class of people can buy the food from the Supermarket. In few countries there are less supermarket but only in the cities. But for the villages the Retailers buy in the bulk Quantities and they also can purchase from them. So each and every human being can get the food.

Additionally, by doing the trade with other countries the economic growth of every countries rises. As per my experience I suggest to go supermarket for all of my requirements And it also builds trust and maintain good relations with each others. As we can see various countries has various specific food items so that they can develop their names in different countries you heard about "The Sushi" which is origin from the China today we can eat this food in different countries.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The essay addresses the prompt by identifying the development as positive. However, the development of ideas is inconsistent. While you mention economic growth and convenience, the arguments are somewhat superficial and lack depth. For instance, the mention of 'Sushi' being from China is factually incorrect, which weakens the credibility of your supporting evidence. The structure is also problematic; the conclusion is placed at the beginning, and the introduction is underdeveloped. To improve, ensure each paragraph focuses on a single, well-supported idea and provide more logical, accurate examples to justify your position.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay lacks a clear logical progression. Placing the conclusion at the start of the response is highly unconventional and disrupts the flow of the argument. Paragraphing is present but ineffective, as the ideas within the paragraphs are disjointed. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'To begin with' and 'Additionally', but they are often used mechanically or to connect loosely related sentences. Referencing is sometimes unclear, and the overall structure does not guide the reader effectively through your argument. Improving the transition between sentences and ensuring a standard essay structure (Introduction, Body Paragraphs, Conclusion) is essential.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary range is limited and repetitive. You rely on basic terms like 'food', 'buy', and 'supermarket' throughout the text. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'Supermarket is not so costlier' (should be 'less expensive') and 'various number of items' (should be 'a wide variety of items'). Some terms are used incorrectly, such as 'origin from the China' instead of 'originated in China'. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise vocabulary related to global trade and consumerism, and pay closer attention to correct word forms and collocations.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

There are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede the clarity of your message. Issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'every countries rises'), incorrect capitalization (e.g., 'Countries', 'Positive Development', 'Consumers'), and awkward sentence structures. While you attempt some complex sentences, they are often marred by errors in punctuation and syntax. For example, 'Supermarket is not so costlier so that the each and every class of people can buy the food' is grammatically incorrect. You need to focus on basic sentence construction, consistent verb tense usage, and proper punctuation to improve your accuracy.

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