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)
Free charge of clean water should be organized on no cost.I will be agree with this statement and provide some detail in further passage.
To begin with, why clean water could be charged by organism.Firstly, if something is free of cost, then people will be gave no value.Because individual use unlimited which could create the wastage the natural resource. Secondly, people could use more water in daily use like bathing ,washing utensil, washing the clothing which create the water wastage or sometime water pollution where people add some comical to cleaning something.So , it is beneficial to save the water resource this is more valuable to live on earth.
Another side, cleaning water could be unlimited to use clean because as human being it is our right. First foremost, all the living Things have need to drink the water for their survival. To explain, cleaning water give us nutrients which are essential for our health. it is our basic need as well as it is use everywhere like all the things done with water or all over household. if it is free people can use without any discrimination. Due to poor generation, some people could not afford it. fresh or clear water giving everyone could be giving healthy lifestyle.
In additions, using natural resource without money gave them freedom to use appropriately where they have need. Because our all body totally depend on water . caster clear water help to maintain strong immune system. which help to maintain the healthy country coming generation.
in conclusion, Although put price on fresh water is necessary to maintain water balance in earth, charge free is right to drink or do there essential activity.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| 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 discussing both sides of the argument, though the position is somewhat contradictory. The student initially argues against free water due to wastage, then pivots to supporting free water as a human right. This lack of a clear, consistent position throughout the essay impacts the development of the argument. While the ideas are relevant, they are often under-developed or expressed with limited clarity. To improve, you should decide on a firm stance early on and ensure that each paragraph supports that specific position rather than oscillating between opposing viewpoints.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate, such as 'Another side' or 'First foremost'. The logical progression between sentences is frequently interrupted by grammatical errors and awkward phrasing, making it difficult to follow the flow of ideas. For example, the transition between the argument about wastage and the argument about human rights is abrupt. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring that each sentence logically follows the previous one would significantly enhance the coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and often repetitive. There are frequent errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'comical' instead of 'chemicals', 'caster clear' instead of 'clean', and 'free charge' instead of 'free of charge'. These errors occasionally impede communication, requiring the reader to guess the intended meaning. To reach a higher band, you should focus on learning collocations (words that naturally go together) and expanding your range of vocabulary to express complex ideas more precisely, rather than relying on basic, sometimes misused, terminology.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay relies heavily on simple sentence structures, and there are frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, and syntax. Issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'people will be gave'), article usage, and sentence fragments. Complex structures are attempted but are often faulty, leading to confusion. For instance, 'if something is free of cost, then people will be gave no value' contains multiple errors. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, such as correct verb tenses and word order, before attempting more complex structures. Proofreading for basic errors like missing articles and incorrect verb forms is essential.
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