Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-14
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)
I'm absolutely agree. There are some reasons why I am agree with the statement
First of all clean water is necessary for all the human being this is due to the fact that if a person drink dirty water regular it will cause some disease in his body . No body want disease in their body that's why clean water is necessary. We know there is 70 % of water on earth in which 2% percent is pure water and just 1% is available for drinking.my mane motive is everybody have equal rights for water clean water should be for everyone
Moreover, our government should produce more water purifier in every city . So everyone can drink clean water . For the development of water purifier government need some funds in this case government should ask people for funds just one time and give people clean water life time.
Now I am gonna tell you why clean water should be free because it is necessary for life water is not only necessary for human but also for plants and animals. So it is the responsibility of government to give free and clear water . If I take about my country there are many villagers facing the problem of water shortage so government should work there .
From my prospective these are some main reasons why water should be clean and why it should be free . The most important factor is that life can not be exit without water .
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 taking a clear position in favor of free water. However, the development of ideas is limited and somewhat repetitive. While you mention health risks and the government's role, the arguments lack depth and specific evidence. For example, the suggestion that the government should ask for a 'one-time fund' is not fully explored or logically supported in an academic context. To improve, you should expand on the economic or social implications of providing free water, rather than simply stating it is a 'basic right' multiple times. The response stays on topic but lacks the analytical rigor expected for an Academic Task 2 essay.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. While you use basic transition words like 'First of all' and 'Moreover', the flow between sentences is often disjointed. Some sentences, such as 'my mane motive is everybody have equal rights', feel disconnected from the surrounding text. The use of cohesive devices is mechanical and sometimes inaccurate. To achieve a higher band, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, singular focus that builds toward your overall argument.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive, relying on basic terms like 'clean water', 'necessary', and 'government'. There are several spelling errors, such as 'mane' instead of 'main', 'prospective' instead of 'perspective', and 'exit' instead of 'exist'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to express complex ideas effectively. To improve, you should aim to use more precise terminology related to public policy, infrastructure, and socio-economic issues, and pay closer attention to spelling and word choice to ensure your meaning is conveyed accurately.
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., 'everybody have', 'if a person drink'), article usage, and sentence structure. Many sentences are simple or contain run-on structures. For instance, 'I'm absolutely agree' should be 'I absolutely agree'. The lack of control over complex sentence structures limits the range. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, specifically verb tenses and subject-verb agreement, before attempting more complex grammatical forms.
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