Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-20
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 5.5)
Ans:
Nowadays, water Pollution is becoming increasingly prevalent. Therefore, it is argued that supply of clean water to every home should be free of cost. I strongly agree with this opinion as clean water is a basic human right. This essay will discuss why supply of clean water is essential.
on the one hand, there are several reasons why the water become polluted. First and foremost, factories are the main contributer as they throw their waste directly to canals or Rivers. Therefore, the clean water becomes defiled. Moreover, water is a basic human right we need it for drinking and other routine tasks such as cooking, washing, agriculture and many more. Due to these reasons access to clean water is indispensable for all.
On the other hand, air pollution is also another reason why water becomes polluted day by day. In our routine tasks we use many mechanical thing that produce smoke in the air therefore, when rain comes it become acidic. Moreover, in rural areas there are many individuals who have not access to clean water and they drink impure water which affects their lungs and other organs. The survey conducted by world Health organization in year 2024 explains itself that 80% of people have not access to clean water and forced to drink polluted water.
In conclusion, From my perceptive it's government responsibility to supply clean water to every home. World Health Organization have to set rudimentary rules for solving this issue and have to take strict actions against violations.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response addresses the prompt by taking a clear position, but the development of ideas is limited. While you mention that water is a human right, the essay spends too much time discussing the causes of water pollution (factories, air pollution) rather than focusing on the core argument: whether it should be provided free of charge. The prompt asks for your opinion on the economic and social policy of free water, but the content focuses more on environmental science. To improve, ensure your supporting points directly justify why the government should bear the cost, rather than just describing why water is polluted.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is sometimes mechanical or misused. For example, 'on the one hand' and 'on the other hand' are used to introduce causes of pollution rather than contrasting arguments regarding the provision of free water. Additionally, some transitions are abrupt, such as the jump from air pollution to the WHO survey. Improving the logical flow between sentences and ensuring that cohesive devices serve to connect arguments rather than just acting as signposts will help raise your score.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision and range required for higher bands. You use some relevant terms like 'indispensable' and 'prevalent', but there are also errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'mechanical thing' instead of 'mechanical processes' or 'machinery', and 'defiled' which is slightly unnatural in this context. There are also minor spelling errors like 'contributer' (contributor). To improve, focus on learning collocations related to environmental and social issues and ensure you use words in their correct context.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The essay contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'water become polluted', 'World Health Organization have'), missing articles (e.g., 'have not access'), and punctuation errors. While the meaning is generally clear, the frequency of these errors prevents the essay from reaching a higher band. Focus on proofreading for basic grammar rules, specifically article usage and subject-verb agreement, to ensure your writing is more accurate.
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