Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-18
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 this modern era, clicking pictures and make videos are in trend. lots of people visit famous places to take photographs of themselves, whithout looking at the place. because Nowadays people love to visit more and more places. they like to click pictures and post on social media. Furthermore, it is negative trend which people love to do.
One main reason why the trend of visit places without looking is very popular and I think in recent year, use of social media is increase day by day. They watch good places videos on reels and any youtube then deside to visit that type of place without search about that place. To cite an example, Nowadays it can be seen that on social media, there are numoures video people post and they talk about a different between reel and reality. Which clearly explain this situation.
Moreover, this is a negative trend as it lead to show of era. Therre are many reason behind this statement as a major reason is vest of money. we can see people who visit place vithout make any plan and just watching that type place on social media. For instence, a large number of people visit a place without think about finice. If they halp needy people through thise money so it is very good think.
To conlude, in recent years visit popular places to click their picture, without looking at the place in addition it is negative trend. These issues should be considered carefully due to their impact on individuals and society.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.5 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response addresses both parts of the prompt: the reasons for the trend and the opinion on whether it is positive or negative. However, the development of ideas is limited. The explanation for why people visit places without looking—citing social media influence—is relevant but lacks depth. The argument that it is a 'negative trend' is supported by the idea of 'showing off' and financial waste, but these points are underdeveloped and somewhat repetitive. To improve, you should provide more specific examples or logical consequences to fully explore the implications of this behavior, rather than simply stating that it is a negative trend.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the progression of ideas is often disjointed due to frequent grammatical errors and awkward phrasing. While some cohesive devices like 'Furthermore', 'Moreover', and 'To conclude' are used, they are sometimes applied mechanically or incorrectly. Referencing is occasionally unclear, such as in the second paragraph where the connection between the 'reel vs reality' example and the main point is not fully articulated. Improving the flow between sentences and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear, singular focus would significantly enhance the coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite basic and repetitive, often relying on simple structures to convey meaning. There are several instances of incorrect word choice and spelling errors, such as 'whithout', 'numoures', 'deside', 'vest of money', and 'finice'. These errors occasionally impede the reader's understanding. To reach a higher band, you need to demonstrate a wider range of vocabulary, including less common lexical items and more precise collocations. For example, instead of repeating 'visit places' or 'good places', try using more descriptive terms like 'tourist attractions', 'iconic landmarks', or 'aesthetic locations'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5
The essay relies heavily on simple sentence structures, and there are frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, and sentence construction. Many sentences are fragmented or lack proper subject-verb agreement, such as 'clicking pictures and make videos are in trend' and 'it lead to show of era'. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing commas and incorrect capitalization. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar prevents the essay from reaching a higher band. Focusing on mastering basic sentence construction and proofreading for subject-verb agreement will lead to immediate improvement.
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