Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-24

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)

People now a days are crazy behind capturing photos of themselves during their visit to certain famous places without bothering about the precautions. This essay will depicts the reasons behind such a trend and it is a negative trend.

The main reason is social media as there are a lot of postings that one are looking on such a platforms like Instagram, WhatsApp excreta where people showcase that how brave they are and as per human mentality, our mind also pushes us to perform that same challenge. When one try to achieve the same goal there are many things which he usually forget that the performs are well trained only then they could able to reach at that points but if he will do same then he might be in a dangerous situation. For example, o perform mountain climbing one need to take the training before starting climbing otherwise he might fell down which lead to death as well.

Moreover, they want to become popular all around the world by showing the people that they are first one who did such a risky task even though they might face issue for that action. For example, if a person will proper clothes in winters where the temperature is very low then at that he might be some extra ordinary but after the certain time he might need to suffer health issue such frozen shoulder or legs due to which doctor may recommend to cut off their body part.

However, it is once in a life time experience so if someone achieve to that points then photos are must as that are proof of their achievement.

At last, either one should avoid or trained enough to perform such a high risk task at the certain location else that decision will be problematic not only for the person or also for their family.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response addresses both parts of the prompt: the reasons for the trend and the evaluation of whether it is positive or negative. However, the development of ideas is somewhat superficial. For instance, the explanation of why people take photos is linked to social media, but the argument regarding the 'negative' aspect is slightly repetitive and relies on extreme, somewhat illogical examples, such as the suggestion that doctors might recommend amputating limbs due to frostbite from taking a photo. The position is clear, but the supporting arguments lack the depth and logical consistency required for a higher band score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate. Phrases like 'At last' and 'excreta' (likely a misuse of 'etc.') disrupt the flow. The transition between ideas is sometimes abrupt, and the logical progression within paragraphs is hindered by awkward phrasing. While there is an attempt to use linking words, they are not always used with the flexibility or precision required for a higher band. The overall structure is present but lacks sophistication.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and often imprecise. There are several instances of awkward word choice and incorrect collocations, such as 'crazy behind capturing photos' and 'perform mountain climbing'. The use of 'excreta' instead of 'etc.' is a significant error that impacts the professional tone of the essay. While the student attempts to use some topic-specific vocabulary, the range is narrow, and the errors occasionally impede the reader's understanding of the intended meaning. More precise and natural phrasing is needed to reach a higher band.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The essay contains frequent grammatical errors, including issues with subject-verb agreement ('one are looking', 'he usually forget'), tense consistency, and sentence structure. Many sentences are clunky or grammatically incomplete, such as 'if he will do same then he might be in a dangerous situation'. While the student attempts complex sentences, these are often where the most errors occur. Simple sentences are generally more accurate, but the overall control of grammar is inconsistent, which frequently causes difficulty for the reader.

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