Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-11
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 5.0)
Everyone should able to be get clean water because it vital for our health. Therefore, everyone should have water supply that give the water charges free i am disagree with this statement.
To embark on, clean water is necessary for cooking, cleaning and other things if government should not take charge for water supply people do not worried about them for example some households might leave tap running or use excessive amount of water for wash their cars and clean their home. however, charging reasonable fees can prevent to wastage of water.
Secondly, supplying clean water involves significant cost. Government need to build pipelines water line pine and other facilities. Moreover, if government do not charge for that from the people then, it will lead be the huge problem for them. Regime take that expanses from taxes or reduce spend on other important services such as education. Therefore, charging less of amount water supply charges from people it will help the regime as well.
On the other hand, water very essential for everyone but if government charge for water supply it is very difficult for poor people they have to do so much struggle for paying bills Moreover, providing them sufficient amount of water could essential needs.
To recapitulate, after contemplating over huge accord of thoughts and speculation I have come to that decision that government should take bills for the water supply to save the water.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response addresses the prompt by taking a clear position against free water. However, the essay fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, reaching only 237 words. This under-length significantly impacts the development of ideas. While the main arguments regarding water conservation and government costs are relevant, they are underdeveloped and lack depth. The conclusion is somewhat repetitive and lacks a strong summary of the main points. To improve, you must expand your arguments with more detailed explanations and specific examples to ensure you meet the length requirement and fully explore the topic.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate, such as 'To embark on' (incorrect usage) and 'huge accord of thoughts'. The progression of ideas is sometimes disjointed, particularly in the transition between the second and third paragraphs. Referencing is occasionally unclear, and the flow between sentences is hindered by awkward phrasing. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of linking words correctly and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear, singular focus that connects logically to the next.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and often repetitive. There are several instances of awkward word choices and incorrect collocations, such as 'give the water charges free', 'water line pine', and 'huge accord of thoughts'. Some basic vocabulary is used correctly, but there is a lack of precision and a limited range of academic vocabulary. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use more precise terminology related to the topic, such as 'subsidized', 'infrastructure', 'conservation', or 'financial burden', and work on improving your collocation skills to sound more natural.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'everyone should able to be get'), article usage, and sentence structure (e.g., 'if government should not take charge... people do not worried'). The range of structures is limited, relying mostly on simple or poorly constructed complex sentences. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing commas and run-on sentences. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, verb tenses, and ensuring that your complex sentences are grammatically sound.
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