Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-09-07

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)

modern classes , so the level of order 11 to 16 are half than under 11 in bullet , in tup there is small difference and in modern 11-16 age group are use more

part-2

In current period , people are liking different countries food in many countries today , customers can go to a supermaket and by food who produced all over the word . I discuss this topic in below paragraph.

Nowadays , india people use chinese food more than their own culture food , total the variety of different countries food are increasing rapidly when people go out for lunch they want to taste differen dishes which is come from the other country , today in some modern family , they use British and american dishes in daily life and feel royal , its from our cultural food's value and importance, in some cities , cafes and restaurants are sale different kinds of food which we do not see and heard before, for example, it give bad impack on local restaurant which sell purely indian food. It also harm our body , because it is frozen food and it is also expensive.

On the other hand, taste the other country's food is good experience, it give knowledge about different cultures, spices, and souces they We in some Indian store, they sale ready made frozen food people just by it and in few seconds they can eat it, it is very helpfull for busy workers, and people, who do not have enough time to cook, it is help use to enjoy different tastes moreover, in India fruits like avocados, berries and types of apples are not easily available on street, so it give good experience to try different types of fruits, vegetables, snack, drinks, chocolates and etc.

To sum up, there are some negative developments are prevent like, it is harm our body it is expensive, and also bud for local markets, while there are some positive developments such as, they give us new experience to taste different country's dishes like Japanese, Chinese, Italian, maxican, etc. and it is take few minites to ready

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response addresses the prompt by discussing both positive and negative aspects of global food availability. However, the introduction is confusing, as it includes irrelevant text about 'modern classes' and 'bullet' points that seem to belong to a different task. While the main body paragraphs attempt to present a balanced view, the development of ideas is somewhat superficial. For instance, the argument regarding the impact on local restaurants is mentioned but not fully explored. To improve, ensure that the introduction is focused solely on the current prompt and that each point is supported with more detailed reasoning or specific, well-explained examples.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is divided into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the logical flow is frequently interrupted by awkward phrasing and a lack of clear cohesive devices. Transitions between ideas are often mechanical or missing, such as the abrupt shift between discussing cultural value and the impact on local businesses. The referencing is sometimes unclear, making it difficult to follow the progression of the argument. To achieve a higher band, focus on using a wider variety of linking words (e.g., 'consequently', 'furthermore', 'nevertheless') to connect sentences and paragraphs more fluidly.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is generally limited and repetitive, often relying on basic terms. There are several instances of incorrect word choice and spelling errors, such as 'supermaket', 'by' instead of 'buy', 'impack', and 'souces'. While the student attempts to use topic-specific vocabulary like 'cultural food' and 'frozen food', the overall range is insufficient to express complex ideas with precision. To improve, focus on learning collocations and synonyms for common words, and pay closer attention to spelling and word forms to ensure the intended meaning is clear.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'the variety... are increasing'), incorrect verb tenses, and sentence fragments. The structure is predominantly simple, with limited attempts at complex sentences, and those that are attempted often contain errors in punctuation or clause construction. For example, 'it give bad impack' should be 'it gives a bad impact'. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence structures, ensuring subject-verb agreement, and practicing the correct use of articles and prepositions.

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