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)
Clean water is a basic human right to access.therefore every home should have a water supply that is provided free of charge i agrre for this .because water is basic need for human servive.if water charge will take then other poor people will not pay for this .so i thaught basic need no pay for money. I remember that visit in village in my residential area who have no source of water .how to handle in this situation i saw .how to affect the no water in their village the people of struggle for drink clean water ,and their daily need who can't able to buy a water by money .daily life challanging for the daily basic needs of water like drinking water ,cook the food,and hygiene criteria are not fullfilled.farming and other struggle in their daily routin life.and the other example of pay water charge is unable to those people who illetrate,farmer ,no income source ,and many other problems in their life so i thaught human rights is a basic requirement a clean drinking water no any pay and charge for water.how to water source impect in the life we know .human survive without food many days but not without drink water long period servival .so i suggest to the people to help for make water tank to drinking water for poor people and help them .every people of their basic rights for clean and safe drinking water need .water is a life.safe water in tape water.is slogan is right.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.5 |
| 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. While you mention the importance of water for survival and the struggles of poor or illiterate populations, the arguments are repetitive and lack depth. The essay would benefit from more structured reasoning, such as discussing the economic implications for governments or the potential for alternative funding models. The ideas are presented in a somewhat disjointed manner, and the conclusion is more of a personal suggestion than a summary of the main points. To improve, focus on expanding each point with clear, logical explanations and specific examples that directly support your stance.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay lacks clear paragraphing, which makes it difficult to follow the progression of ideas. There is a lack of cohesive devices; sentences are often linked by simple punctuation or run-on structures rather than logical connectors like 'furthermore', 'consequently', or 'however'. The referencing is sometimes unclear, and the flow of the argument is interrupted by fragmented sentences. To improve, you should organize your response into distinct paragraphs: an introduction, two body paragraphs with clear topic sentences, and a conclusion. Using transition words will help guide the reader through your argument more effectively.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive, relying on basic terms like 'basic need', 'money', and 'struggle'. There are several instances of incorrect word choice and collocation, such as 'take charge' instead of 'charge for water' and 'no any pay'. Some phrases are awkward, such as 'hygiene criteria are not fullfilled'. While the meaning is generally understandable, the lack of variety and the frequent errors in word formation prevent the essay from reaching a higher band. You should aim to use more precise vocabulary related to the topic, such as 'essential resource', 'financial burden', or 'socio-economic status'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5
The grammatical control is weak throughout the response. There are frequent errors in sentence structure, such as run-on sentences and fragments (e.g., 'if water charge will take then other poor people will not pay for this'). Punctuation is inconsistent, with many missing capital letters and incorrect use of periods. There is a lack of complex sentence structures, and the errors in verb tense and subject-verb agreement are frequent enough to cause some difficulty for the reader. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring every sentence has a clear subject and verb, and practicing the correct use of articles and prepositions.
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