Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-23

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)

There's real issue of water is a basic human right. Therefore every home should have water supply that is free of charge which I strongly agree to that statements.

People is essential to this world where people deserve to live in a descent way. water is considered top priority of living creature. Ideally clean water should be install in every houses, The body needs every now and then, at a comfortable moment, we can have clean water when in need. The government must a have a role in control of this issue, officials must support the sustainability of the water source. While private institution can provide such development of the equipment use to have clean water. Clean water has a greater impact in maintaining ones health, where can avoid possible diseases related to water issue, such as amebiasis that commonly affects the children that can contribute to such disease is unclean water, then later on, it will turn to be a national issue related to health, as a result, additional concern of the government.

However, there's a possible drawback will occur, that is another extra expenditure of the government funds, such as developing and screening of the possible equipment can be use by public. and how to promote and encourage the people to use such products to maintain the clean cleanliness of water in every houses.

In general, this topic of maintaining clean water in every houses has positive impact on health. The government and private institution can be a main a main instrument to produce a qualified products for the public use, however, the possible expenditure of this project can be discuss prior to implementation.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response addresses the prompt by taking a clear position in favor of free water access. However, the development of ideas is limited. While you mention health benefits and government expenditure, the arguments are somewhat repetitive and lack depth. For instance, the discussion on 'amebiasis' is a good start but is not fully linked to the broader economic argument of why water should be free versus subsidized. To improve, ensure each paragraph focuses on a single, well-developed point that directly supports your thesis. The conclusion is brief and does not fully synthesize the arguments presented in the body paragraphs.

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 often mechanical or inaccurate, such as the transition 'While private institution can provide...' which does not logically contrast with the previous sentence. Referencing is sometimes unclear, particularly in the second paragraph where pronouns like 'it' are used without a clear antecedent. The flow between sentences is occasionally disjointed, making the progression of ideas feel somewhat abrupt. Using a wider variety of linking words (e.g., 'consequently', 'furthermore', 'nevertheless') would help improve the logical flow between your points.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision and range required for higher bands. There are several instances of awkward word choices and collocations, such as 'descent way' (likely meaning 'decent'), 'install in every houses' (should be 'installed in every house'), and 'qualified products'. These errors occasionally make the meaning slightly opaque. To improve, focus on learning common collocations related to public policy and health, and pay closer attention to word forms (e.g., using 'houses' vs 'house'). The range is sufficient to communicate the main ideas, but it does not demonstrate the flexibility needed for a higher score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including subject-verb agreement issues ('People is essential', 'every home should have water supply'), article usage ('a have a role'), and sentence structure errors ('There's real issue of water is a basic human right'). While the meaning is generally understandable, these errors are persistent and occur in both simple and complex structures. You rely heavily on simple sentence patterns, and attempts at more complex structures often result in errors that impede clarity. Focusing on basic sentence construction and proofreading for subject-verb agreement would significantly improve your accuracy.

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