Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-26
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)
The water is the basic element for humans, it is also an essential component in the body of the humans, Therefore avaibility of clean water for humans is very critical.
Every home must have a water supply which should be clean and should be provided without any charge because water keeps the human body healthy and free from any disease conditions , it also maintians body's hydration which provides the organs to work effectively into the body ad keeps us energetic. On the other hand if the water is contaminated it can easily affect population causing diseases such as typhoid which can also cause death of infants and toddlers.
There should be no charge in every house as the water is the only essential thing for basic human physiological needs, clean water can also keep the people who live in poverty to have good health and complete their routine things in their households. The water also balances the electrolytes in your body which maintians all the regulations in your body including breathing, excreting toxins and also keeps the skin turgor good which helps the skin to prevent any invasive bacteria to enter in the body.
In some cases people who have no access to clean water fill the water from lakes or tapes which contain alot of contamination which can cause various skin conditions including cancers, Therefore avaibility of the clean water in all the house hold is essential from the goverment without any fees or charges as the water is a basic element in human psychological needs.
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 in favor of free water supply. However, the development is somewhat repetitive, focusing almost exclusively on the biological and health-related aspects of water consumption. While these points are relevant, the essay lacks a broader discussion of the economic or social implications of 'free' services, which would have provided a more balanced and comprehensive argument. The ideas are generally relevant but remain at a somewhat superficial level, lacking the depth required for a higher band score. The conclusion reiterates the main point but does not synthesize the arguments effectively.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the progression of ideas. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or repetitive, such as the frequent use of 'the water' to start sentences. Some transitions are awkward, for example, 'On the other hand if the water is contaminated,' which does not logically contrast with the previous paragraph. Referencing is sometimes unclear, and the flow between sentences can feel disjointed. While there is an overall logical arrangement, the lack of sophisticated linking words and the repetitive sentence structure limit the coherence of the piece.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks the range and precision expected at higher levels. There is significant repetition of basic terms like 'water', 'body', and 'clean'. Some word choices are imprecise or unnatural, such as 'routine things' instead of 'daily activities' or 'fill the water from... tapes' (likely meaning 'taps'). The essay relies on a limited set of vocabulary, and there is little evidence of an attempt to use less common lexical items or idiomatic expressions. Spelling errors, such as 'avaibility' and 'maintians', also occur, though they do not significantly impede communication.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The essay uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but the control over these structures is inconsistent. There are frequent errors in article usage (e.g., 'The water is the basic element'), subject-verb agreement, and punctuation. Many sentences are run-on or lack necessary commas, making the text feel breathless. While the meaning is generally clear, the high frequency of grammatical slips—such as 'provides the organs to work' instead of 'enables the organs to work'—prevents the writing from achieving a higher level of accuracy. The range of structures is limited, and complex sentences often contain errors.
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