Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-02
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)
Clean water is essential to very person, so it should be provided to every household to life purposes. Government of any country is responsible for providing clean and healthy water to its residents and it required resources that are not available for free, so , I strongly disagree with the notion that it should be provided free of cost as it undermines conservation of resources and place a pressure on public finances.
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 is significantly under-length, containing only 72 words against the 250-word requirement. Consequently, the task is only partially addressed. While you clearly state your position ('I strongly disagree') and provide two brief reasons (conservation of resources and public finances), these ideas are not developed or supported with examples or further explanation. To achieve a higher band, you must expand your arguments into full paragraphs with supporting evidence and reach the minimum word count to ensure the task is fully addressed.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is too short to demonstrate effective paragraphing or a logical progression of ideas. While the sentences are linked by basic conjunctions like 'so' and 'and', there is no evidence of a cohesive structure or the use of a range of cohesive devices. The text lacks an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. To improve, you should structure your essay into clear paragraphs, each focusing on a specific point, and use a variety of linking words to connect your ideas smoothly.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary used is adequate for basic communication but lacks the range and precision required for higher bands. Phrases like 'life purposes' are unnatural, and 'place a pressure' is a slight collocation error. There is no attempt to use less common or academic vocabulary. To improve, focus on using more precise terminology related to the topic, such as 'subsidized utilities,' 'fiscal burden,' or 'resource management,' and ensure your word choices are natural and contextually appropriate.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains several grammatical errors, such as 'essential to very person' (should be 'every person') and 'it required resources' (should be 'it requires'). The sentence structure is limited, relying on simple and compound sentences. There is a lack of complex grammatical structures, which are necessary for higher band scores. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement, correct preposition usage, and incorporating a wider variety of complex sentence structures, such as relative clauses or conditional sentences.
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