Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-11-12

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)

In this populated world having access to drink clean water is a fundamental right of every human being and some individuals believe that every home should be provided with free of cost water supply. From my perspective, although clean water is an essential right of people however it should not be costless due to certain reasons.

The first and foremost, in less developed countries government has no much resources to supply clean water to every home. This is because authorities have to take care of every aspect and need of the nation and since they are overloaded with other responsibiliies such as free education and unpaid hospital services they cannot provide free potable water to everyone.

For having access to more natural water and to overcome burden from governing authorities, people should provide small charges in reuturn of water. If clean water is paid in least developed countries, government may have better facilities to provide it to all over the country. Futhermore, by this people can reduce burden from government.

To sum up, some people claim that having clean water is human basic right and should be provided free of cost. I believe that it should not be free

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0

You state a clear disagreement in the introduction and return to it in the conclusion, while giving relevant reasons about government resources and the possible benefits of charging for water. However, the response addresses the issue only partially: the claim that people should pay is asserted rather than explained in detail, and the point about charges leading to “better facilities” is not supported with an example or a clear explanation of how this would work. The conclusion is also incomplete, ending with “I believe that it should not be free” without summarising your reasoning. The response is 51 words below the required minimum, which limits the space available to develop your position. Extend each main idea with explanation and a relevant example.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The response has a recognisable structure, with an introduction, two body paragraphs and a concluding paragraph. Its ideas are generally relevant and the sequence from government constraints to possible charges is understandable. You also use signposts such as “Furthermore” and “To sum up.” However, progression is limited because the body paragraphs are short and the second repeats the idea of reducing the government’s burden without adding much development. Some linking is mechanical, and the opening sentence of the second body paragraph is difficult to follow. The conclusion stops abruptly rather than bringing the argument to a complete close. Develop a clearer point in each paragraph, connect explanations explicitly, and finish with a complete summary of your position.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use some topic-appropriate vocabulary, including “fundamental right,” “potable water,” “resources” and “responsibilities,” which helps communicate the subject. There is also an attempt to use less common language. However, several word choices and collocations are inaccurate or unnatural, such as “In this populated world,” “free of cost water supply,” “provide small charges” and “reduce burden from government.” Spelling errors, including “responsibiliies,” “reuturn” and “Futhermore,” are noticeable and reduce accuracy. The range is sufficient to express your basic argument, but repeated wording around “free” and “government” limits flexibility. Learn common collocations for public services and charges, and proofread spelling and word forms.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt both simple and complex sentence forms, including a concession in “although clean water is an essential right of people however…” and a reason clause beginning “This is because…”. These attempts show some range, but control is uneven. The opening sentence contains a run-on construction: “although” and “however” are used together without a suitable sentence structure. In “government has no much resources,” the determiner and plural agreement are faulty, while “people should provide small charges” has an unclear grammatical relationship between the subject and action. The final sentence is also incomplete. Use shorter, controlled sentences where needed, check articles and agreement, and revise complex clauses so each has a clear grammatical structure.

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