Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-04
IELTS Writing Task 2 question
More and more people nowadays visit well-known places to take photographs of themselves, without looking at the place.
Why do you think this is happening?
Is it a positive or a negative trend?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Student answer (Band 5.0)
More and more people nowadays visit renowned places to take pictures of themselves, without looking at the place.
Firstly, it is the world of AI, where anybody can know anything in seconds. Such as, if I am thinking about any place and I ask to chatgpt or any other AI tools, it will give me exact picture, by looking that picture people want to see that in real. so I think this is happening.
Furthermore, from my opinion, it is positive trend because that's how people know about the places and the story behind the places. People increasing their knowledge as well.
In conclusion, to take photographs of themselves without looking at the place is positive trend.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, reaching only 117 words. This significantly impacts the development of ideas. While the prompt asks for reasons and a position on whether the trend is positive or negative, the arguments provided are extremely brief and lack the necessary depth, examples, or supporting evidence required for a higher band. The response is underdeveloped, and the discussion of why this is happening is superficial. To improve, you must expand your arguments with specific examples and ensure you meet the length requirement to allow for a full exploration of the topic.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into short paragraphs, which is a positive start. However, the progression of ideas is limited due to the brevity of the text. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'Firstly', 'Furthermore', and 'In conclusion', but they are somewhat mechanical. The logical flow is hindered by the lack of development between the points. To achieve a higher score, you should focus on creating more complex links between sentences and ensuring that each paragraph contains a well-developed central idea that flows naturally into the next.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is basic and repetitive. Phrases like 'it is the world of AI' and 'it is positive trend' are simplistic. There is little evidence of less common lexical items or an attempt to use precise vocabulary to describe the phenomenon of 'selfie tourism'. The word choice is functional but lacks the range and flexibility required for higher bands. You should aim to incorporate more sophisticated vocabulary related to technology, social behavior, and tourism to demonstrate a wider range of expression.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains several grammatical errors, such as 'by looking that picture' (should be 'by looking at that picture') and 'from my opinion' (should be 'in my opinion'). The sentence structures are mostly simple or contain errors when attempting complexity. There are also issues with article usage and prepositional phrases. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence structures and proofreading for common errors in subject-verb agreement and prepositions. Increasing the variety of complex sentence structures will also help improve your score.
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