Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-07-30
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)
Getting clean water is essential human right.That,s why it is essential providing clean and pure water that is provided full of charge
Clean water is basic human need and important to surviving in life and it protects them from lot of diseases. It helps them to improve their health and also helps them to surviving a long time in life
In my opinion,government should supply pure and clean water to peoples all over the world because it is essential for them and basic need to surviving in life for long time.Its a big duty of government to supply water at home of every people.
For Example,without water think of surviving life good just a think.Pure water can rise your life.
The reason behind this is that water is just only one thing that can be improved helpful for all our goods.Clean water can protect our life from various diseases and can be improved helpful in life. water is just the thing without life is impossible to survive.
Getting water on some charge not can be possible for every person.Buying water for those people who are rich and have much money is not a hard task but the people who spend their life very hardly,it is very difficult task for them to buy water.
Therefore in my opinion, government should supply water out of any charge.It can be improved very helpful for all peoples in 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 addresses the prompt by taking a clear position that water should be provided free of charge. However, the development of ideas is limited and repetitive. The arguments regarding health and economic accessibility are mentioned but not sufficiently extended or supported with concrete examples. Furthermore, the response falls short of the 250-word minimum requirement, which negatively impacts the overall task achievement. To improve, you should aim to expand your arguments with more detailed explanations and ensure you meet the word count to allow for a more comprehensive discussion of the topic.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the logical progression of ideas is often hindered by repetitive phrasing and a lack of varied cohesive devices. Transitions between sentences are frequently missing or mechanical, such as the repetitive use of 'In my opinion' and 'The reason behind this is'. While the central idea is clear, the flow is somewhat disjointed. To improve, use a wider variety of linking words (e.g., 'consequently', 'furthermore', 'in contrast') to connect your ideas more fluidly and ensure each paragraph has a clear, distinct focus.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is basic and often repetitive, which limits the ability to express complex ideas. Phrases like 'surviving in life' and 'good just a think' are awkward and lack precision. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'provided full of charge' instead of 'free of charge'. To reach a higher band, you need to move beyond simple vocabulary and attempt to use more academic collocations and precise terminology related to social issues and public policy.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The grammar contains frequent errors that occasionally impede the reader's understanding. There are consistent issues with article usage (e.g., 'government should supply'), subject-verb agreement, and sentence structure (e.g., 'Getting water on some charge not can be possible'). The range of structures is limited, relying mostly on simple sentences. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, including correct verb forms and the appropriate use of articles, before attempting more complex grammatical structures.
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