Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-27
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 4.0)
Clean drinking has been a fundamental necessity of people from the beginning of the human race. A free of charge water supply is a topic of debate currently, where some people believe that water should be supplied free of charge and others argue that water supply should not be free of charge. In my opinion, at certain level water supply should be free but after that limit is crossed it must be charged .
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 3.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 3.0
The response is significantly under-length, containing only 74 words compared to the 250-word minimum requirement. Consequently, the task is not addressed in sufficient depth. While you have stated a clear position in the introduction, the essay fails to develop any supporting arguments or provide examples. To achieve a higher band, you must expand on your ideas by explaining the reasoning behind your stance and providing concrete examples to support your claims. The current response is merely an introduction and lacks the body paragraphs necessary to fulfill the requirements of an academic essay.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0
The response is too short to demonstrate a coherent structure or the effective use of paragraphing. While the sentences are logically connected within the short text, there is no evidence of a logical progression of ideas or the use of cohesive devices to link paragraphs, as there is only one paragraph present. To improve, you need to organize your writing into a clear introduction, body paragraphs with topic sentences, and a conclusion, using linking words such as 'furthermore', 'consequently', or 'however' to guide the reader through your arguments.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.0
The vocabulary used is basic and repetitive. Phrases like 'free of charge' are repeated three times in a very short space, which limits the range of your expression. There is no attempt to use less common or academic vocabulary. To improve, you should aim to use a wider variety of synonyms and collocations. For example, instead of repeating 'free of charge', you could use terms like 'complimentary', 'subsidized', or 'provided at no cost' to demonstrate a more flexible range of language.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The grammar is generally accurate in the few sentences provided, but the range of structures is extremely limited. The sentences are simple in construction, and there is no attempt to use complex structures such as relative clauses, conditionals, or passive voice, which are expected in an academic task. To improve, you should practice incorporating a mix of simple and complex sentence structures to demonstrate your grammatical control. Ensure that you also pay attention to punctuation and sentence variety to make your writing more engaging and sophisticated.
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