Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-09-09
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)
In the contemporary world, people can buy all kind of products also those are imported from different parts of the world in local supermarket. In my prospective this phenomenon has several benefits which are discuss in the following paragraphs.
For basic needs every is dependent on local and near by shops which provides the all products for daily use like grocery . An easy availability of food items show the progress of modern world and how society adapt the convenience, supermarket provide customers various discount and varieties on daily basis , it create trust and loyalty among them. For example, by local stores provide the facility like try first pay after to build string relation with consumer.
Moreover, supermarket has all kind of categories like it support the international and local products at the same time , if a customer want to compare two products at the same time they can. It also benefit to trade between global markets , For example Indian salesman can directly import from china and also anywhere in the world according to customer demand and profitable margins in business. However sometimes it effect the local producer like farmer and manufacture in terms of cost.
In conclusion,
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
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 attempt to address the prompt by discussing the benefits of global food availability, the arguments are underdeveloped and lack sufficient supporting evidence. Furthermore, the essay is incomplete, ending abruptly at 'In conclusion,'. Because the task is not fully addressed and the conclusion is missing, the response cannot reach a higher band. To improve, ensure you provide a full introduction, two well-developed body paragraphs with specific examples, and a clear concluding summary.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay shows some attempt at logical organization, using transition words like 'Moreover' and 'For example'. However, the progression of ideas is hindered by the incomplete nature of the text. Paragraphing is present, but the lack of a conclusion makes the overall structure feel unfinished. Cohesive devices are used, but they are sometimes mechanical or incorrectly applied, such as the awkward phrasing in the second paragraph. To improve, focus on linking sentences more fluidly and ensuring each paragraph has a clear topic sentence followed by supporting details.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for basic communication but lacks the range and precision required for higher bands. There are several instances of word-choice errors and awkward collocations, such as 'all kind of products' (should be 'all kinds of products') and 'Indian salesman' (which is too specific and slightly unnatural in this context). You rely on simple, repetitive vocabulary. To improve, try to incorporate more academic collocations and precise terminology related to global trade and consumerism, while paying closer attention to pluralization and word forms.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede the flow of reading. Common issues include subject-verb agreement ('supermarket provide', 'it effect'), missing articles ('the' before 'supermarket'), and sentence structure errors ('every is dependent on'). While there is an attempt at complex sentences, they are often marred by errors in punctuation and syntax. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, specifically ensuring that subjects and verbs agree and that articles are used correctly. Proofreading for these common errors will help increase your score.
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