Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-17
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)
These days an increasing number of people are making choice of access to clean water. Therefore every individual home should have a water equip that give free of charge. So I strongly agree to access to tidy water is a basic human right and it should be provided free the free of cost.
I m strongly agree because Clean water access is a basic human right so in any situation get a free water access is a basic right and every home can get a water free of cost. Water is a first need of human bodies so it can be access as a free of cost . Human can not survive without water and can't do any work without water so I am strongly agree that get a free access of water supply that is provided free of cost.
On the other hand I m not agree because if each individual have a access of free water supply so that they can not value of free water and they west water in many ways. People can not value of free water like if they don't need of water and they can use water without any need.
As example, One lady knows that the water supply is not provide free of cost then if she need water one jar then she think about the charge and she use half jar because she know that the water is not free of cost. On the other hand if she get free water then she can west water and she can not value water.
In conclusion, free water supply is a human right and every individual should have get free of cost.
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, but the development of ideas is repetitive and lacks depth. While you acknowledge both sides of the argument, the reasoning is simplistic. For example, the argument regarding water wastage is valid, but it is explained using very basic language and a repetitive example about a 'lady' and a 'jar'. To improve, you should aim to provide more sophisticated arguments, such as the economic implications for governments or the potential for tiered pricing systems, rather than repeating the same point about 'free water' multiple times.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the progression of ideas is hindered by repetitive phrasing and a lack of varied cohesive devices. You rely heavily on simple connectors like 'On the other hand' and 'So'. The logical flow is often interrupted by the repetition of the same points, making the argument feel circular rather than progressive. To achieve a higher band, you should use a wider range of linking words (e.g., 'consequently', 'furthermore', 'nevertheless') and ensure that each paragraph introduces a distinct, well-developed point.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. You frequently use the same phrases, such as 'free of cost', 'basic human right', and 'water supply'. There is little evidence of less common lexical items or an awareness of collocation. For instance, 'water equip' is an incorrect word choice, and 'tidy water' is not a standard collocation for 'clean water'. To improve, you should focus on learning synonyms and topic-specific vocabulary related to public services and economics, and avoid repeating the exact same phrases throughout the essay.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'every individual have a access'), article usage, and sentence structure (e.g., 'I m strongly agree'). The range of structures is limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences. There are very few complex structures, and those that are attempted often contain errors. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, specifically the correct use of auxiliary verbs and prepositions, before attempting more complex grammatical forms.
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