Band 4.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-18
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 4.5)
Access to clean water is a basic human right. Therefore every home should have a water supply that is provided free of charge. However, I discord with this viewpoint because of take of granted and burden of government.
One of the major reason for my disapproval of this view point is that do not give value to water This is due to fact that people cannot use of water properly and people to much wastage of water they do not importance of the water. For instance, a study conducted by environmental protection department has approved value of water due to its positive outcome for people and society. Therefore, people have no free of water.
Another worth considering reason for my disagreement is the burden on authorities. To elaborate, when govern ment provide free of water and also, authorities have huge burden and affect on social economic growth. If value of water boost up in society, it can benefit people in life.
To conclude, it is cleat the above mention points that
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.5 |
| Overall | 4.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, which significantly impacts the development of ideas. While you state a clear position against the prompt, the arguments are underdeveloped and lack sufficient supporting evidence. The essay is incomplete, ending abruptly in the conclusion. To improve, you must expand on your points with specific examples and ensure the essay reaches the required length. The ideas presented, such as the 'burden on authorities' and 'wastage of water,' are relevant but remain superficial due to the lack of elaboration and the incomplete nature of the final paragraph.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay shows some attempt at logical organization through paragraphing, but the progression of ideas is hindered by the incomplete conclusion and fragmented sentences. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'However,' 'One of the major reason,' and 'To elaborate,' but they are often used mechanically or incorrectly. The referencing is sometimes unclear, and the lack of a fully developed conclusion makes the overall structure feel disjointed. To improve, focus on using transition words more naturally and ensure that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence followed by well-developed supporting points that lead logically to a complete summary.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary range is limited and often inaccurate, which frequently impedes communication. There are several instances of incorrect word choice and collocation, such as 'I discord with this viewpoint' (instead of 'disagree'), 'take of granted' (instead of 'taken for granted'), and 'people have no free of water.' These errors make the text difficult to follow at times. To improve, you should focus on learning common collocations and practicing the correct usage of academic vocabulary. Avoid repeating the same words (e.g., 'water') and try to use synonyms to demonstrate a wider range of expression.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5
The grammatical range is very limited, consisting mostly of simple sentence structures. There are frequent errors in basic grammar, including subject-verb agreement ('one of the major reason'), article usage, and sentence construction ('people to much wastage of water'). These errors are pervasive and often make the meaning unclear. The lack of complex structures prevents you from demonstrating higher-level control. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence patterns, subject-verb agreement, and the correct use of prepositions. Once you have a solid foundation, practice combining simple sentences into more complex ones using conjunctions and relative clauses.
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