Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-25
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)
In today's world access to clean water .because it is very important in our life. i agree with this statement . I discuss my view points in upcoming paragraphs.
To commence with, the clean water is very important in human life because the many work is not complete without water. human is not live without the water. Because the food is make with the water. when the water is not available and the people is not live. because the water in our life is very important .Every home should have a water provide free of charge .many people are buy the water for cost of money . and the poor people cannot afford the water .so in the end water is very helpful in our life.
on the other hand, there are various solutions to reduce this problem .the people were very waste the water and the were produce a water pollution in our country .and they were waste the water . and they were not save the water. because the water is free of charge so people were not save them .when the water is not free of charge and the people were save them .and the clean water is very helpful and useful in human life.
In conclusion, people do not waste the water and save them. Moreover, the every home is provided a clean water. And the water is very useful,
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.5 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.5
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, which significantly impacts the development of ideas. While you state your position clearly, the arguments are repetitive and lack depth. For instance, you mention that water is important multiple times without providing specific examples or a nuanced discussion on the economic or social implications of free water. The ideas are underdeveloped, and the conclusion is brief and does not effectively summarize the main points. To improve, you must expand on your reasoning with concrete examples and ensure you meet the length requirement to allow for full development of your arguments.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the progression of ideas is often disjointed. You use basic cohesive devices like 'To commence with' and 'In conclusion', but the internal flow within paragraphs is hindered by repetitive sentence structures and a lack of logical transitions. For example, the second paragraph jumps between the importance of water and the issue of affordability without a clear link. Additionally, the use of referencing is sometimes unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow your train of thought. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring each sentence builds logically upon the previous one will enhance the overall coherence.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
Your vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. You frequently use basic words such as 'important', 'water', and 'people' throughout the text. There is little evidence of less common lexical items or an attempt to use precise vocabulary related to the topic of public services or human rights. Phrases like 'many work is not complete' and 'people were very waste the water' show a lack of awareness of natural collocations. To achieve a higher band, you should aim to incorporate a wider range of topic-specific vocabulary and focus on using words in their correct context.
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., 'the people is not live'), incorrect verb tenses (e.g., 'the people were very waste'), and article usage. The sentence structures are predominantly simple, and there is a lack of complex sentence forms. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with unnecessary spaces and incorrect capitalization. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, specifically ensuring that subjects and verbs agree and that tenses are used consistently throughout your writing.
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