Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-17
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 5.5)
In my opinion taking a photo of the scenery was never old fashioned as it was hyped by on social media. In previous timings individual take this for a memory but now the pose, candid , blurry photography is in fashion.
Additionally I feel in older times many individual won't be able to afford camera but in our current generation it was in everybody's hand.
Therefore what I personally feel if I go somewhere I would take only 4/5 for the memory only and after that I would love to enjoy the present moment where I am what I feel about the place how could I identify myself in the place.
Going to different places matters the most but enjoying the present scenario I don't think many youngsters enjoy this because I have heard many times the youngsters saying I will post this on Instagram story , different picture on Whatsaap and few on Facebook , it feels like they are in the place just for the social media likes and showing everyone that they are having fun.
I knew only this much ,that individuals should be more aware to self rather than putting self into social media as I am not against the social media but somehow it is actually about the real life matter rather than the reel life.
In the end somewhere around the negativity is affecting inside the human body, pictures of friends posting and they are just sitting and watching may cause jealous inside human.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response addresses both parts of the prompt, identifying reasons for the trend and expressing a clear opinion on its negative nature. However, the development of ideas is somewhat superficial. For instance, the explanation regarding the affordability of cameras is brief, and the discussion on the psychological impact of social media is repetitive. To reach a higher band, you should expand on your points with more detailed examples or logical reasoning. While you maintain a consistent position, the lack of depth in your arguments limits the overall impact of your response.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the logical flow is often disrupted by awkward phrasing and a lack of effective cohesive devices. While you use some transition words like 'Additionally' and 'Therefore', the connections between sentences are sometimes weak, making the progression of ideas feel disjointed. Referencing is occasionally unclear, particularly in the final paragraph where the link between 'negativity' and 'human body' is vague. Improving the use of linking phrases and ensuring each paragraph has a clear, singular focus would significantly enhance the coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but it lacks the range and precision required for higher bands. You rely on basic terminology and some informal phrasing, such as 'hyped by' and 'reel life'. There are also instances of awkward word choices, such as 'previous timings' instead of 'the past' and 'jealous inside human' instead of 'feelings of jealousy'. To improve, focus on using more precise collocations and academic vocabulary that fits the context of a formal essay.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede readability. Issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'individual take'), tense inconsistencies (e.g., 'won't be able to afford'), and missing articles or prepositions. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with comma placement. While the meaning is generally clear, the high frequency of errors prevents the response from reaching a higher band. Focusing on sentence construction and proofreading for basic grammatical accuracy will be essential for improvement.
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