Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-19
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 think clean water is basic human right to access .every house should have a water supply that free of coast .i also believe that drinking water is need for every people .water is main source of our body fluid . one person to drink eight to ten litre drinking water much as well as possible to drink to stay healthy and maintain hydration.water also require for maintain hygeine .as we know moreever water supply is so important for our health, basic need for hygiene ,and also significant for cook healthy food.the main reason for i agree to very important clean water is a basic human right because without eat food we stay but without drinking water life become more threat for our life.so it is more precious in our life .if drinking water not to clean to drink it result impect to our body like water disease cholera,typhoid,diarrhoea ,vomiting its big affect we seen . so overall mainly water need is basic for all physical,environmental .in small town and village no source of water to drink clean drinking water. poor people also strugglingf for their life .if water chargefor drinking clean water they cant afford for it so ,humanities in that case is make a water tank in village area ,give water purifier,and maintain sanitation and hygiene.and no coast of any charge in drinking water .in best way to build healthy nation with healthy people.main criteria to save people to provide safe and healthy drinking water in tape 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 | 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 supply. However, the development of ideas is limited. While you mention health benefits and the struggles of the poor, the arguments are repetitive and lack depth. The response reads more like a list of points rather than a cohesive argument. To improve, you should focus on expanding your main points with specific examples or logical consequences, ensuring each paragraph has a clear topic sentence. The current structure lacks a formal introduction and conclusion, which makes the overall argument feel underdeveloped and disjointed.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay lacks clear paragraphing, which makes it difficult to follow the progression of your argument. There is a lack of cohesive devices; you rely heavily on simple conjunctions like 'and' or 'so'. Transitions between ideas are often missing or mechanical, such as the repetitive use of 'so' to start sentences. Referencing is also unclear at times, making it hard to track the relationship between your points. To improve, you should organize your thoughts into distinct paragraphs (introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion) and use a wider variety of linking words like 'furthermore', 'consequently', or 'in addition' to connect your ideas more fluidly.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
Your vocabulary is quite basic and repetitive. You frequently use simple words like 'good', 'clean', and 'water'. There are also several spelling errors, such as 'coast' instead of 'cost', 'impect' instead of 'impact', and 'strugglingf'. You attempt to use some topic-specific vocabulary like 'hygiene', 'sanitation', and 'hydration', but these are often used in grammatically incorrect ways. To reach a higher band, you need to expand your range of vocabulary to include more precise, academic terms and ensure that you are using them in the correct context. Focus on learning collocations rather than just individual words.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5
The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that often impede communication. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'water also require'), missing articles (e.g., 'in small town'), and incorrect sentence structure (e.g., 'the main reason for i agree to very important clean water'). You rely almost exclusively on simple sentences, and your attempts at more complex structures are often faulty. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with many run-on sentences and incorrect spacing. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, subject-verb agreement, and the correct use of articles before attempting more complex grammatical structures.
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