Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-22

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)

It is true that , in this modern era individuals really enjoy to go attractive places and click photograps of themselves . without having knowldege about that place or area . this is happening because of mainly two reasons which i will discuss in further paragrahs and i think this is positive trend .

the first and formost reason is social media interaction . nowadays most of the young generation like to spend their lesiure time outside with tthier friends . so in thier free time they go to well known places and entertain themselves by clicking picture and then upload them on social media platforms so that thay can get numbers of views and likes from others .

the other reason is collecting memories with family friends . as in this present world everyone is extremely busy in their hectic schdule and they do not have time to go outside . however , when people make plans and go to the loction without knowing it and start clicking pickture with near and dear ones make them sense of happiness and they capture moments as thier life long memories .

howeve I feel that this trend has both positive and negetive impacts .

on the good side idividual for example the today's youth have chance to get social interaction from others and also people can get best memories of thier lives with closeones . however , without having knowledge about that place or location is not worth to visit as this will not only make people unaware about that palce but also they will not learn about the rules and culture of that palce .

in conclusion ,getting soacil interation and spending quailty time with family are the reasons for visiting well known places and clicking pictures and as a result i believe it is positive trend .

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response addresses the task by discussing why people visit famous places to take photos and reflects on whether this trend is positive or negative. The student mentions two main reasons: social media interaction and the creation of memories with family and friends. However, the analysis lacks depth, particularly in exploring the implications of these trends. Additionally, there is some confusion in the concluding statement about the nature of the trend. Overall, while the task is generally understood, further development and clarity would enhance the response.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay demonstrates a basic structure, with separate paragraphs for each main idea, but coherence and cohesion are lacking in places. For instance, the transition between the discussion of social media interaction and creating memories is abrupt. There are several grammatical errors and a few spelling mistakes that disrupt the flow of the writing (e.g., "lesiure" instead of "leisure" and "tthier" instead of "their"). Improved linkages between ideas and clearer paragraphing would enhance overall coherence.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The lexical resource shows some variety, but many misused words and spelling errors detract from the effectiveness of the vocabulary. Phrases such as "attractive places" and "click photographs" are appropriate, yet certain terms like "loction" and "pickture" demonstrate limited vocabulary control. This response could benefit from using more precise and varied language to convey ideas effectively and accurately, as seen in phrases like "social interaction" and "lifelong memories."

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The grammatical range and accuracy are limited, with various issues such as sentence fragments (e.g., "this is happening because of mainly two reasons which i will discuss..."), punctuation errors, and inconsistent verb forms. Misuse of articles and occasional awkward phrasing also affects clarity. For instance, the phrase "individuals really enjoy to go attractive places" would be clearer as "individuals really enjoy going to attractive places." More complex sentence structures could also improve the writing.

Overall feedback

Your response shows an understanding of the task, with relevant points raised regarding the phenomenon of photographing well-known places. However, to improve your score, focus on developing your ideas further with examples and clearer explanations of your points. Pay attention to coherence, ensuring smooth transitions between paragraphs and ideas. Additionally, proofreading for spelling and grammatical accuracy will strengthen your writing. Expanding your vocabulary will also enhance your lexical resource. Aim for clear, complex sentences and utilize a wider range of vocabulary to express your thoughts more effectively.

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