Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-09-01
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)
Nowadays,in different types of countries consumers can go to a supermarket and purchase food produced all over the world.People of similar countries went to super market to taste different kinds of foods all over the world .I will give many reasons given below.
First of all,from the positive side the most important reason is that people of different cultures enjoy different cuisine.For example the mangoes import from Pakistan to all over the world and apples of New Zealand import all over the Asia.
Addition to these positive side the second one most crucial reason is that better health and nourishment for all sorts of individuals.For example the olive oil from Greece is popular and proved to be healthful for people.
After that the third one is most powerful reason is that it is cheaper due to globalization .For example peoples of all sorts purchase different types of food with minimum cost and effort and this food is beneficial for their health.
While on the other hand it has some negative drawbacks the first one is major negative and its about freshness of food the food is not fresh because it takes a lot of time and food not provide freshness and also negative impacts on the quality of 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 fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, which significantly impacts the development of ideas. While you identify both positive and negative aspects, the arguments are underdeveloped and lack sufficient depth or specific examples to fully explore the topic. The position is clear, but the brevity prevents a thorough discussion. To improve, you must expand on your points by explaining the 'why' and 'how' behind your arguments, ensuring each paragraph provides a comprehensive analysis rather than just a brief statement. The conclusion is also missing, which is essential for a balanced essay.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay uses basic cohesive devices such as 'First of all', 'Addition to these', and 'While on the other hand'. However, the progression of ideas is somewhat mechanical and repetitive. Paragraphing is present, but the structure is simplistic. The links between sentences are sometimes awkward, such as 'After that the third one is most powerful reason', which lacks grammatical flow. To reach a higher band, you should aim for a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each paragraph transitions smoothly into the next, creating a more cohesive and logical argument throughout the entire piece.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is generally limited and repetitive. You rely on basic terms like 'good', 'bad', 'reasons', and 'food'. There are some attempts at topic-specific vocabulary such as 'globalization' and 'cuisine', but these are not used with enough precision or variety. Word choice errors, such as 'people of similar countries' (which is unclear) and 'food not provide freshness', hinder the clarity of your message. To improve, focus on learning collocations and synonyms to avoid repeating the same words and to express your ideas with greater precision and sophistication.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains frequent grammatical errors, particularly with articles, prepositions, and sentence structure. Examples include 'the mangoes import from Pakistan' (should be 'are imported') and 'food not provide freshness'. Many sentences are simple or contain errors that affect readability. There is a lack of complex sentence structures, which limits your ability to demonstrate grammatical control. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement, correct tense usage, and the proper use of articles. Practicing the construction of complex sentences using relative clauses or conditional structures will also help improve your score.
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