Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-09-18
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)
In today's time most of countires customers of supermarket can get food which is been produced all around the globe. As per my believe this is kind of development represents good image in individuals life as well as makes more effective for purpose of trade.
Firstly, avability of different types of food products makes individuals to get choice as per their need and taste. Moreover, nowadays people have oppourtunity to focus on healthy lifestyle due to awarness from the internet what food to consume. Furthermore, easy access to nearby supermarkets removes complete headche of trust issues on food products which are been sell to them.
Other positive side of this case is effectiveness of trade between the countries, due to climatic and condition of location necessary amount and specific products are not produced. However, this is the reason countries start trading the commodities and raise their hands as good companion for each other. Exchange of food products which are needed for neighbouring nations give geographical advantage for using natural resources.
In the end nations which have good avability of food prod
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response is incomplete and cuts off mid-sentence after 181 words, failing to reach the minimum requirement of 250 words. Because of this under-length condition, the task is only partially addressed, and the conclusion is absent. While the writer attempts to present a position on whether global food availability in supermarkets is positive, the arguments remain underdeveloped. For example, the mention that trade 'raises hands as good companion for each other' is vague and lacks sufficient supporting details or clear examples. Consequently, the development of ideas is restricted due to the truncated length, fitting the characteristics of a Band 5 performance.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The text demonstrates some organisation with basic cohesive devices such as 'Firstly', 'Moreover', and 'Furthermore' to introduce supporting points. However, the logical progression is hindered by awkward phrasing, truncated sentences, and an incomplete conclusion that abruptly ends the essay. Paragraphing is attempted, but the final paragraph consists of only a partial sentence ('In the end nations which have good avability of food prod'), which disrupts the overall structure. Referencing and connections between ideas are sometimes unclear, as seen in the transition into the trade argument. Overall, the structural flaws and lack of a cohesive ending place this response firmly at Band 5.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The lexical resource is limited and displays frequent errors in word choice and spelling. Examples include 'avability' instead of availability, 'oppourtunity' instead of opportunity, 'awarness' instead of awareness, and 'headche' instead of headache. Expressions such as 'represents good image in individuals life' and 'raise their hands as good companion' are unnatural and imprecise. Although the writer attempts some less common vocabulary related to trade and lifestyle, the high density of spelling and collocation errors causes noticeable strain for the reader, aligning with the criteria for Band 5.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay displays a very limited range of grammatical structures, and attempts at complex sentences frequently result in severe errors. For instance, the opening sentence—'In today's time most of countires customers of supermarket can get food which is been produced all around the globe'—contains multiple structural errors and awkward passive constructions ('is been produced'). Other sentences, such as 'makes individuals to get choice', demonstrate incorrect verb complementation. Errors in grammar and punctuation are frequent throughout the text, often impeding communication, which corresponds to a Band 4.5 or 5 score level; however, awarded a 5.0 as simple sentences are sometimes controlled.
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