Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-25

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

Some consumers are increasingly choosing to buy goods that are produced in their local area, rather than imported goods.

What are the reasons for this?

Is this 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)

Nowadays , majority of customer are giving more preference choose to purchase products which make in their local real area rather then imported goods. What are the reasons for it and is this a positive trend which I will discuss these reasons along with my views into upcoming paragraphs.

To begin with, there are number of reasons of buying more goods form local market. Firstly, increasing Inflation day by day . Because shopper are think only about how to rise their business and sales of product. So they will rise price of products which is order form other countries. as results in this era , people might be unable to fulfill basic needs or demand with low income . that is why People could not afford imported goods then they are enjoying life with product is produced in local area.

On the other side , having number of positive effects on society. The main benefit is that more employment rate. so , if people buy more these product then companies will need more workers for complete their customer demand on time. as result companies not only sale their product more but also hire new workers for making these products . which is help full for people who do not have work and can change their living standard.

I will share my experience. My aunt started food business at home and she made more contact customer from her street but after this customer reccoment to their friends and relatives due to this she expend their work and hire employees for working full time . she have been not depend on other for their work by this ways.

In conclude, even there are umber of reason why people are less interested to buy imported good as compared to local. but I think taht we can not be neglect the positive trend.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response addresses both parts of the prompt: the reasons for the trend and whether it is positive or negative. However, the development of ideas is limited. The explanation regarding inflation is somewhat unclear, and the link between inflation and the preference for local goods is not fully articulated. While the positive impact on employment is mentioned, the argument remains superficial. The personal example provided is relevant but lacks sufficient integration into the broader argument. To improve, you should provide more detailed explanations and ensure your position is clearly maintained throughout the essay.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate, such as the repetitive use of 'as result' and 'so'. Some sentences are fragmented, and the logical flow between ideas is occasionally disrupted by grammatical errors. For instance, the transition between the introduction and the first body paragraph is abrupt. Improving the variety and accuracy of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence would significantly enhance the coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the range and precision required for higher bands. There are several instances of awkward phrasing and incorrect word choices, such as 'make in their local real area' instead of 'produced locally' and 'reccoment' (spelling error). The vocabulary is often repetitive, and there is little evidence of less common lexical items or idiomatic expressions. To achieve a higher score, focus on using more precise terminology related to economics and social trends, and pay closer attention to word formation and spelling.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'majority of customer are'), article usage, and sentence structure (e.g., 'Because shopper are think only about...'). Many sentences are simple or contain errors when attempting complex structures. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with misplaced commas and periods. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring subjects and verbs agree, and practicing the correct use of articles and prepositions.

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