Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-28
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)
At present, A noticeable portion of individuals getting passionate about clicking own pictures at popular places even they did not search about the location before going. I think they love to see photos of themselves on different sites, and it is a positive trend for me.
Firstly, social media is taking off these days and some people are obsessed with it. It becomes a way of an entertainment to posting attractive clicks on different social sites, therefore they can get more likes and comments and be popular in public. For instance, there are plethora of social media influences on the internet and they always try to put an impactful impression on their followers. Secondly, Some of them are nature lovers, who always seeking new places to visit and they take photos just to keep memories with them. They are not get effected by the situation or facilities of the location as their interest is at the eye-catching views only.
Honestly, this is a upward trend for me with a number of pros. This direction is working for people like a curse of stress. Many human beings find it as a hobby, which helped them to refresh their minds from work or family stresses. Last but not the least benefit in my eyes is it can help in the development of some places, which holds public interest and can be a attraction point for tourists. Government or local politictions can help to provide more facilities on such places.
In conclusion, It is a good trand following by many people and
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| 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. However, the development of ideas is somewhat superficial. For example, the argument that taking photos is a 'curse of stress' is not clearly explained or linked back to the prompt's focus on people not looking at the place itself. The conclusion is incomplete, which impacts the overall task completion. To improve, ensure that each paragraph provides a deeper analysis of the specific phenomenon described in the prompt rather than general statements about social media or tourism.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is sometimes mechanical or inaccurate, such as 'Last but not the least benefit in my eyes is it can help'. Additionally, the final sentence is cut off, which disrupts the flow and logical progression of the conclusion. Referencing is occasionally unclear, and the transition between ideas could be smoother to ensure a more professional and cohesive argument throughout the text.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but there is a lack of precision and some awkward collocations. Phrases like 'clicking own pictures' and 'upward trend' (used incorrectly to mean positive) show limited control over more sophisticated vocabulary. There are also errors in word choice, such as 'politictions' (politicians) and 'trand' (trend). To reach a higher band, you should focus on using more precise academic vocabulary and ensuring correct spelling and collocation of common phrases.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The essay contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'they always seeking' (missing auxiliary verb), 'They are not get effected' (incorrect passive voice), and 'It is a good trand following by many people' (incorrect participle usage). While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic verb forms and sentence construction prevents the essay from reaching a higher band. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and consistent verb tenses would be highly beneficial.
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