Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-11-10
IELTS Writing Task 2 question
Access to clean water is a basic human right. Therefore every home should have a water supply that is provided free of charge.
Do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Student answer (Band 5.5)
IT IS OFTEN ARGUED THAT, WATER SUPPLY SHOULD PROVIDED FREE OF COST THIS IS DUE THE REASON THAT DRINK CLEAN AND SAFE WATER IS OUR BASIC HUMAN RIGHT. I PARTLY AGREE WITH THIS POINT, IN THE ESSAY I WILL DISCUSS ABOUT WATER SUPPLY SHOULD BE FREE OR NOT AND I WILL GIVE REASONS.
THE ONE MAIN POINT OF WATER SHOULD NOT PROVIDED FREE OF COST IS THAT WE ARE LIVING IN THAT COUNTRY WHERE PEOPLE DO WASTAGE OF WATER. THEY POLLUTE THE WATER OF RIVER, PONDS AND LAKES BY WASHING CLOTHES, UTENSILS AND MOSTLY BY BATHING NEAR THE PONDS AND RIVERS. IN THAT CASE WE ARE UNABLE TO DRINK CLEAN AND SAFE WATER BECAUSE THE WATER WE DRINK IS STRAIGHT COMING FROM THESE RIVERS AND LAKES. DIRTY WATER IS DANGEROUS FOR OUR HEALTH AND THOSE WHO CLEANING THE WATER BY MACHINES OR SOME OTHER SOURCES, THEY WORKING HARD FOR CLEAN WATER SO WATER SHOULD NOT FREE. WATER MUST HAVE SOME PAYABLE AMOUNT.
ON THE OTHER HAND WATER PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IS OUR LIFE. WITHOUT WATER WE CANNOT IMAGINE OUR LIFE, EVEN WE CANNOT SURVIVE A SINGLE DAY WITHOUT WATER ESPECIALLY DURING SUMMER SEASON. IN OUR COUNTRY MOST OF THE PEOPLE LIVES NEAR THE PARK, NEAR THE FOOTPATH. THEY SPEND ALL THEIR DAY BY SITTING THERE. THEY DON'T HAVE NOTHING TO EAT EVEN NOT TO DRINK WATER. THERE ARE SO MANY POOR FAMILIES LIVING AND THEY SURVIVE WITH SO MUCH DIFFICULTIES. SO, WATER SUPPLY SHOULD BE FREE OF COST FOR THOSE PEOPLE.
IN CONCLUSION, WATER SHOULD BE FREE IN SOME CONDITIONS FOR EXAMPLE- NOT TO WASTE THE WATER. USE IT IN PROPER WAY. THIS IS DUE TO THE THAT, AT PRESENT TIME ONLY 2% OF WATER REMAINING IN THE EARTH, WHICH IS SAFE TO DRINK.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5
You take a partly agreeing position and give relevant reasons on both sides: water treatment requires work and resources, while people in poverty may be unable to afford drinking water. These points address the question, but the position is not fully clear because the essay does not explain precisely when household water should be free and when payment is justified. The discussion of pollution and water wastage is relevant, yet the link between these problems and charging every household needs more explanation. The example of people living near parks and footpaths supports the affordability point, but it is general and could be developed with a specific example or practical policy. Clarify your position and explain each reason more fully.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5
The response has a recognisable structure: an introduction, two body paragraphs presenting contrasting considerations, and a conclusion. Phrases such as “On the other hand” and “In conclusion” help signal these stages. However, progression within paragraphs is sometimes difficult to follow. For example, the first body paragraph moves from water wastage to pollution, then to treatment costs, without clearly showing how each point supports charging for water. Some linking phrases are repetitive or awkward, and the conclusion introduces the claim that only 2% of Earth’s water is safe to drink without connecting it clearly to the earlier argument. Use clearer topic sentences and connect each example directly to the paragraph’s main point.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.0
You use some relevant topic vocabulary, including “pollute,” “clean and safe water,” “vital role,” and “survive,” so the main ideas are generally understandable. However, the range is limited and several expressions are repeated, particularly “water,” “free,” and “people.” Some word combinations are unnatural or imprecise, such as “water must have some payable amount,” “do wastage of water,” and “water supply should be free of cost.” These choices sometimes make the intended meaning less clear. Build a wider set of accurate phrases for water access, treatment, affordability, and conservation, and check collocations when using them. More precise vocabulary would help distinguish free basic access from paid consumption.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0
You attempt both simple and longer sentences, including explanations with “because” and contrasts introduced by “On the other hand.” However, the range is limited, and errors occur frequently in sentence construction, verb forms, and agreement. Examples include “water supply should provided,” “those who cleaning the water,” and “most of the people lives.” Several sentences also join complete ideas with commas, as in the opening, which makes the argument harder to follow. Articles and prepositions are also often missing or inaccurate. Practise forming complete clauses with a subject and correctly inflected verb, then use full stops to separate ideas. Accurate basic sentences should come before adding more complex structures.
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