Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-07-24
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)
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?
I really agree with this idea. I think water is helpful in the world.This is freedom norm in person. There is water in nature, that own buy people in money selling is so anomaly.this is unfair.
Therefore every home should have a water supply that is provided free of charge.This is government responsibility. This world a lot of people be affected by water scarcity.
For example africa. World lies on the Equator, significant dessert,so hot and conflict zone. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 505,000 people die each year from diseases linked to unsafe drinking water.so hot and significantly because water scarcity . As a result plant not grow,animals don't drink water and any underdeveloped regions lack basic infrastructure.Thereby unexployment,Poverty, inflation, and imported goods shortages will increase, causing many essential resources to become unavailable.
Concusion if Therefore every home shouldn"t have a water supply that is provided free of charge this situation will occur in the world.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, reaching only 185 words. This significantly impacts the development of ideas, as the arguments are presented in a fragmented manner. While you clearly state your position in favor of free water, the supporting points—such as government responsibility and the impact of water scarcity—are underdeveloped and lack the necessary depth for an academic essay. To improve, you must expand on your reasoning with more detailed explanations and ensure you meet the length requirement to allow for a full exploration of the topic.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay lacks a clear logical progression. While there is an attempt at paragraphing, the transitions between ideas are abrupt and often confusing. Cohesive devices are either missing or used incorrectly, such as the repetitive use of 'Therefore' and 'This is'. The conclusion is particularly problematic, as it is grammatically incoherent and fails to summarize the main points effectively. To improve, focus on using a wider range of linking words (e.g., 'furthermore', 'consequently', 'in addition') and ensure each paragraph has a clear topic sentence that connects to the overall argument.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is quite limited and often inaccurate, which hinders the clarity of your message. Phrases like 'freedom norm in person' and 'anomaly' are used incorrectly in context. There is also a reliance on basic, repetitive words. To achieve a higher band score, you need to move beyond simple vocabulary and attempt to use more precise, academic terminology related to the topic, such as 'public utility', 'socio-economic impact', or 'resource management'. Improving your word choice will help you express your ideas with greater precision and sophistication.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that often impede communication. Issues include incorrect verb forms ('that own buy people'), missing articles, and fragmented sentence structures. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with spacing and capitalization. The range of structures is very limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, including subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles. Once you have a solid foundation, try to incorporate more complex sentence structures like relative clauses or conditional sentences to demonstrate greater control.
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