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)
entry to pure water is a fundamental human right. hence, residence should have a water supply that is given without paying any charge. yes i totally agree with this statement. For eaxmple, if pure water is drunk through the whole socity, then, they easily escaped themself from water diases like, hepatitist and some others. the pure quality of water is essential for long living lifes. pure water keeps you healthy and fit. for example, suppose there are two communities, one cummunity has their own free water supply and easy entry to that. while second one paying the price for getting access to pure watewr supply. because they know only clean water can keep them free from diseases. although, if you are drinking clean water, then, it would keep you energetic as well as active. so that, we can focus on our daily household works as well as office works. i strongly belive that, most of the province of pakistasn suffering with the bad quality of water. in this case, goverment proving better water quality facalities in that reagion so that local people can drink clean water easily and keep refresh themselves. as you know that, mostly brand companies like nestle, dasani and aqquafina are also proving pure water with low prices. so that people drinks only good quality water instead of bad. school, mosques, hospitals, shookpeers and even, eletric stores are using filters to purefiying bad quality of water into clean. this step making easy access for local community to drink better quality of water. in conclusion, i belive that entrance to pure water is human essential and basic need. hence, residence have must their own water supply and also make if free for average people
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 access. However, the development of ideas is limited. The arguments regarding health benefits and government responsibility are repetitive and lack depth. The examples provided, such as mentioning specific bottled water brands, do not fully support the argument for 'free' supply, as these are commercial entities. The essay lacks a structured approach to counter-arguments or a more nuanced discussion of the economic implications of providing free water, which is necessary for a higher band score. The conclusion is brief and does not effectively synthesize the main points.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay lacks clear paragraphing, which makes the progression of ideas difficult to follow. While there are some attempts at cohesive devices like 'for example' and 'in conclusion', they are often used mechanically or incorrectly. The flow between sentences is disjointed, and the lack of clear topic sentences for distinct paragraphs hinders the logical development of the argument. Referencing is sometimes unclear, and the overall structure feels like a single block of text rather than a well-organized essay. Improved use of linking words and logical paragraph breaks is essential for better coherence.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. There are frequent errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'entry to pure water' instead of 'access to clean water', 'long living lifes', and 'shookpeers'. The student struggles to use precise terminology, often relying on basic or incorrect phrasing. While the meaning is generally understandable, the lack of variety and the persistent errors in word formation (e.g., 'purefiying', 'pakistasn') significantly restrict the ability to convey complex ideas. To improve, the student should focus on learning collocations and academic vocabulary related to social and economic issues.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede readability. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement, article usage, and sentence structure. For example, 'residence should have' should be 'residents should have', and 'most of the province of pakistasn suffering' lacks a main verb. Punctuation is also problematic, with commas often placed incorrectly, disrupting the flow of sentences. The range of structures is limited, consisting mostly of simple or poorly constructed complex sentences. A greater focus on basic sentence construction and proofreading for common errors is necessary to improve the grammatical accuracy of the writing.
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