Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · 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 5.5)
Clean water is basic human need which we use on daily basis for different purposes. It is basic human need as well as basic right to have it supply to our homes free of charge.
Water is used in daily life for multiple purposes including drinking, washing, cooking, bath etc. We drink water after every few hours to be hydrated and it could be very dangorues to our health if it is not clean and pure. Animals also need to drink clean water as human. We need clean water for all of the purposes we use. If we don't use clean water there could be germs in it which could hurt human life dangourously due to bacteira in dirty water. We should bath with clean water to avoid skin problems as well as other diseases.
So now we understand that clean water is really basic need for human life as oxygen. We can't live without it. So people should have free of cost clean water supply to their homes. It is government responsibility to take care of it and provide this basic facility to every household in the country. Some underdeveloped countries has very bad system for clean water and most of the population is using dirty water because they don't have any facility and access to clean water. People drink and use dirty water in daily life which cause them many diseases.
As government in every country collect tax to provide facilities in every sector including education, health, infrastrcuture etc. Clean water access to households is also basic need which should really provided by the government in every country.
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 expressing a clear position in favor of free water supply. However, the development of ideas is somewhat repetitive. While you mention the importance of clean water for health and the government's role, the arguments lack depth and specific examples. To improve, you should explore the economic implications of 'free' water, such as how governments might fund this or the potential impact on water conservation. The response stays on topic, but the reasoning remains at a surface level, which limits the score. Expanding on the 'why' and 'how' behind your arguments would help achieve a higher band.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow your argument. However, the use of cohesive devices is quite limited and sometimes repetitive. For example, you frequently start sentences with 'We' or 'So'. The logical progression between sentences is occasionally disjointed, making the flow feel mechanical. To improve, try using a wider variety of linking words and phrases such as 'consequently,' 'furthermore,' 'in addition to this,' or 'on the other hand' to connect your ideas more fluidly. Improving the transition between your points about health and your points about government responsibility would significantly enhance the coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
Your vocabulary is sufficient to communicate your main points, but it is quite basic and repetitive. You use words like 'basic,' 'clean,' and 'dirty' multiple times. There are also several spelling errors, such as 'dangorues' (dangerous), 'bacteira' (bacteria), and 'infrastrcuture' (infrastructure). To reach a higher band, you need to demonstrate a wider range of vocabulary and use more precise terminology. Instead of repeating simple adjectives, try to incorporate more sophisticated synonyms and ensure that you are using collocations correctly. Proofreading for spelling is also essential to avoid distracting the reader.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The essay relies heavily on simple sentence structures. While you attempt some complex sentences, they often contain grammatical errors, such as 'Some underdeveloped countries has very bad system' (should be 'have a very bad system') and 'which cause them many diseases' (should be 'which causes them many diseases'). There are frequent issues with subject-verb agreement and article usage (e.g., 'is basic human need' should be 'is a basic human need'). To improve, focus on mastering the use of articles and ensuring subject-verb agreement. Incorporating a greater variety of complex sentence structures, such as conditional sentences or relative clauses, will help demonstrate better grammatical control.
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