Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-10-10

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)

It is often argued that customers who go to marts and buy food produced internationally can be postive and negative development.In my opinion, it is a positive development.

One of the main reason is that, local people can enjoy a variety of food that is only processed by another country this will benefit both the brand and the people who can satisfy their cravings without travelling. For instance, people in pakistan do not need to travel across the world to eat hotpot because it has recently entered the pakistani market this is because it is more famous in china. As a result, this will create a market exposure for the company and the people too as they do not need to source or import the food and products them selves which is more expensive.

Another important point to consider is that, the products that are not produced in their country. but are available in supermarkets can also be the products which are a necessity for individuals.This can be seen in the case of blue

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 4.5

You state a clear overall view—“it is a positive development”—and give relevant reasons, including access to international dishes and the example of hotpot becoming available in Pakistan. However, the response addresses the question only partially: the second supporting point stops at “the case of blue,” so it is not explained, and the first example is not fully connected to the claim about benefits. The discussion also does not consider the negative side or explain why the positive effects outweigh possible disadvantages. Most importantly, the response is 174 words, below the required 250, which leaves the argument substantially incomplete. Develop each reason with a clear explanation and a complete, relevant example.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0

The response has a basic essay shape, with an introduction followed by two body paragraphs, and phrases such as “One of the main reason” and “Another important point to consider” signal the intended sequence. However, progression is limited because the second paragraph ends abruptly at “the case of blue,” and there is no conclusion to bring the argument together. Several sentences combine multiple ideas without clear boundaries, particularly the hotpot example and its explanation, making relationships between claims difficult to follow. Some linking language is also mechanical or unclear, such as “As a result” where the preceding cause-and-effect relationship is not fully established. Use complete paragraphs, clearer sentence boundaries, and a conclusion that restates your position.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use some topic-relevant vocabulary, including “variety of food,” “market exposure,” “necessity,” and “satisfy their cravings,” which helps communicate the general subject. However, the range is limited and several choices are inaccurate or awkward, sometimes making the intended meaning unclear. For example, “food ... processed by another country” is not the natural way to describe food originating abroad, while “source or import the food” conflicts with the point that it is already available in supermarkets. “Marts” is also less appropriate than “supermarkets” in this context, and spelling errors such as “postive” and “them selves” reduce accuracy. Choose precise expressions for imported products and explain benefits using natural collocations.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt both simple and more extended sentence forms, including a reason clause beginning “because” and a result sentence beginning “As a result.” However, control is inconsistent, and errors in sentence boundaries, agreement, articles, and punctuation frequently interrupt the reading. For example, “One of the main reason is that, local people can enjoy a variety of food that is only processed by another country this will benefit...” contains a singular/plural mismatch and joins separate clauses without appropriate punctuation. The opening also needs a space after the full stop, and “products that are not produced in their country. but are available” incorrectly separates a sentence from its continuation. Practise building complete sentences with accurate agreement and punctuation before adding further clauses.

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