Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-11-13

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)

There is no denying the fact that access to clean water is a basic right for individuals. While it is held belief that the drinkable water must be offered for everyone house on this planet, there is also argument that opposes that. In my opinion, I consider that all humans must have access for clean water.

To begin with, water it is the major important resources for wildlife; without it people can't be alive. In other word, if individuals don't have the access for water supply, they will lose their life's. In addition, water supply must be free of charge; that make all types of the society can have the access to it. For example, individuals with monthly low income they can't pay for utilities may they lost the access for drinkable water, and loss the access can make some people drink polluted water, and this makes theme suffering from many diseases for wellbeing.

Another point to consider, if the clean water access becomes free of charge individuals will overuse it. It is possible to say, if drinkable water becomes free the use will increase, and as we know the clean and drinkable water is limited on the earth. Moreover, people if they got free access for clean water, they would use it even in places where they can use polluted water. For instance, they can use drinkable water to woosh their clothes or cars too.

In conclusion, despite people having different views. I believe that all houses on the earth must have an access for clean water but with cheap prices to avoid overuses of this limited resource.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5

You present a relevant position: you support access to clean water but conclude that it should be affordable rather than entirely free. You also recognise the opposing concern that free provision could encourage waste, and your examples about low-income households and washing cars relate to the question. However, the position is not fully consistent: the introduction says water “must be offered” to everyone, while the conclusion argues for “cheap prices.” Explain clearly whether you support free basic household water, or subsidised/low-cost access, and distinguish this from unlimited use. Several points remain under-developed, particularly how a free supply could be managed without encouraging waste. Clearer explanation and support would make the response address the issue more fully.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The response has a recognisable structure, with an introduction, two body paragraphs presenting different considerations, and a conclusion. Signposts such as “To begin with,” “Another point to consider,” and “In conclusion” help readers follow the broad direction. However, progression within paragraphs is sometimes difficult to track because ideas are joined in long, repetitive chains, especially the explanation about low-income people and polluted water. Some linking phrases are awkward or do not clearly show the relationship between claims, and the shift from supporting free water to recommending cheap prices is not resolved. Use shorter, more clearly connected sentences, and make each paragraph develop one main point in a logical sequence.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use relevant topic vocabulary, including “clean water,” “water supply,” “low income,” “polluted water,” and “limited resource,” so the main subject is clear. There are also attempts at more formal phrasing, such as “There is no denying the fact” and “Another point to consider.” However, the range is limited and several inaccurate word choices or collocations make parts difficult to understand: “major important resources,” “lose their life's,” and “drinkable water” are not natural in these contexts. Spelling and word-form errors such as “theme” and “woosh” also reduce precision. Build a bank of accurate collocations for water access, affordability, and conservation, and check spelling and word forms carefully.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt both simple and more complex sentences, including conditional forms such as “if drinkable water becomes free the use will increase” and “if they got free access … they would use it.” However, complex structures are often faulty, and errors occur frequently enough to make some sentences hard to follow. Examples include “While it is held belief,” “water it is,” “that make all types of the society can have,” and “individuals with monthly low income they can't pay.” These show problems with sentence construction, agreement, articles, and clause formation. Practise building accurate sentences with one main clause and a clearly attached subordinate clause, then check verb forms and punctuation before adding further ideas.

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