Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-09-04

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 the modern days, more or more individual are going to nowadays different places to take photos graphs this is due to digital technology . There are many social sites are available in internet . This change , according to my conviction,is constructive.

Apparently, people are using social site to improve their intrest and gain knowledge about new places .this is because of advance technology . For exemplum , people are posting reels and some vlogs created or posting the internet .pupils learn more standards to clicking and posting the social site

On the another hand other positive reason it is positive that is why because there are many some reasons are there many individuals are posting pictures and platforms.they often hope recieve like comments and attention from others.as a result tourist may spend a amount of time finding instead of exploring time

On the paradoxical side increase use of social media is the main reason why tourist on taking a photograph of themselves although photography can help preserve memories .i believe that becoming too focused can negatively trend because it prevents from individual for fully experienced the places they visit. For instance someone's visiting the famous historical monument may take hundreds of selfie without counting moreover leading about more its historical importance. Consequently, travelling nay become less or east way to meaningful or more focusing and impressive others people's online hence it's main development and watch the new addition and inhance the technology and improve whole world and

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AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response addresses both parts of the prompt, identifying reasons for the trend and expressing an opinion on whether it is positive or negative. However, the development of ideas is inconsistent. While you mention social media and the desire for attention, the explanation is often repetitive and lacks depth. For example, the argument regarding the negative impact on the travel experience is present but remains underdeveloped. The position is somewhat contradictory, as you initially label the trend as 'constructive' but later discuss its negative aspects without clearly reconciling these views. To improve, ensure each paragraph focuses on a single, well-supported idea that directly answers the prompt.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the logical progression of ideas is frequently disrupted by awkward phrasing and a lack of clear cohesive devices. Transitions such as 'On the another hand' and 'On the paradoxical side' are used incorrectly or in ways that do not accurately reflect the relationship between sentences. Referencing is often unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow your train of thought. To achieve a higher band, focus on using linking words more naturally and ensuring that each sentence flows logically from the previous one, rather than relying on mechanical transitions.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary range is limited and often inaccurate, which occasionally impedes communication. There are frequent errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'photos graphs', 'advance technology', and 'pupils learn more standards'. You rely on basic vocabulary and struggle to express more complex ideas precisely. To improve, focus on learning common collocations (e.g., 'capture memories' rather than 'preserve memories') and ensure you are using words in their correct grammatical form. Expanding your vocabulary through reading and practicing word families will help you convey your arguments with greater clarity and precision.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that affect the readability of the text. Issues include incorrect subject-verb agreement ('more or more individual are'), missing articles, and fragmented sentence structures. Complex sentence attempts are often faulty, leading to confusion, such as in the final paragraph where the sentence structure breaks down entirely. While simple sentences are generally understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar and punctuation prevents the text from reaching a higher band. Focus on mastering basic sentence construction and proofreading for common errors like pluralization and verb tense consistency.

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