Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-13
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)
In recent years, most individuals prefer exposure of popular places to take photographs to themselves rather than enjoying the beauty of the destination. This phenomenon happened due to influence of social media; however, I ponder that it a destructive development because it leads to environmental damages.
One of the prominent reasons of visiting well-known places is the intense pressure of social media, making people to post new photos everyday in order to getting enormous views, which help them to gain global popularity and financial growth. Therefore, digital world inspire inhab
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 is significantly under the 250-word minimum requirement, which severely limits your ability to develop your ideas. While you introduce the topic and state your position, the essay is incomplete and cuts off mid-sentence. Because the task is not fully addressed and the development of ideas is truncated, the response fails to meet the basic requirements of the task. To improve, you must ensure you provide a full introduction, two or three well-developed body paragraphs with supporting examples, and a clear conclusion. You need to expand on your points regarding social media pressure and environmental impact to meet the length requirement.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is too short to demonstrate a clear logical progression or effective paragraphing. While you use a cohesive device like 'however' and 'therefore', the abrupt ending prevents the establishment of a coherent structure. To improve, you should focus on using a wider range of linking words (e.g., 'furthermore', 'consequently', 'in contrast') to connect your ideas more fluidly. Ensure that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence and that your arguments are fully developed before moving to the next point.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
You demonstrate a basic range of vocabulary, such as 'phenomenon', 'prominent', and 'enormous'. However, there are issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'exposure of popular places to take photographs to themselves' and 'getting enormous views'. These inaccuracies hinder the precision of your writing. To achieve a higher score, focus on learning collocations—words that naturally go together—and try to incorporate more precise, topic-specific vocabulary related to tourism and digital culture.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The text contains several grammatical errors that affect clarity. For example, 'This phenomenon happened due to influence' lacks an article, and 'making people to post' is an incorrect verb pattern (it should be 'making people post'). Additionally, 'I ponder that it a destructive development' is missing a verb. Your sentence structures are currently quite simple. To improve, work on mastering subject-verb agreement, article usage, and the correct use of infinitive and gerund forms. Aim to include a mix of complex sentence structures to demonstrate greater control.
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