Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-08

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)

WATER IS VITAL FOR HUMAN SURVIVAL . LIFE CANNOT EXIST WITHOUT WATER.AS IT IS A BASIC HUMAN RIGHT TO ACCESS A CLEAN WATER. ALTHOUGH, IT IS CRUCIAL TO SUPPLY WATER TO EACH AND EVERY HOUSE THAT SHOULD BE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE. I COMPLETELY AGREES WITH THIS STATEMENT AS WATER IS BENEFICIAL TO HUMAN BODY AND KEEPS WAY NUMEROUS DISEASES.

FIRST AND FOREMOST, IT SHOULD BE GOVERNMENT DUTY TO PROVIDE FREE ACCESS WATER TO EVERY CITIZEN AS IT IS PIVOTAL TO HUMAN BODY . AS HUMAN BODY FEEL RELAX AND MORE CONCENTRATE AFTER DRINKING BODY. FOR INSTANCES, A SURVEY CONDUCTED IN RECENT YEARS , DOCTOR SUGGESTED THAT IT IS CRUCIAL FOR HUMAN BODY TO DRINK 5 LITRE WATER A DAY TO KEEP HYDRATE IT. ADEQUATE WATER INTAKE HELPS BODY FUNCTION PROPERLY .FURTHERMORE, GOVERNMENT SHOULD INCREASE THEIR ACCESS TO ALLOCATE WATER LIKE INCREASING NUMBER OF PIPELINESS.

SECONDLY, IT IS ALSO GOVERNMENT BODIES DUTY TO PROVIDE CLEAN WATER TO THEIR CITIZENS AS CLEAN WATER BENEFITS MORE AND KEEPS AWAY MANY DISEASES SUCH AS CONSTIPATION , KIDNEY STONESAND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS. AS ACCORDING TO ONE SURVEY CONDUCT SHOWS A PATIENT GET RELIEF FROM HEADACHE AFTER DRNKING WATER EACH DAY REGULAR.

TO CONCLUDE, WATER IS BENEFICIAL FOR HUMAN BODY AS IT PROVIDES HYDRATION AND KEPPS AWAY DISEASES. IN ADDITION, IT IS GOVERNMENT DUTY TO PROVIDE CLEAN WATER TO EACH AND EVERY CITIZENS BY INCREASES NUMEROUS METHODS SUCH AS INCREASING NUMBER OF PIPELINESS, INCREASE NUMBER OF CLEANING WATER MACHINES AND ADD SOME METHODS TO INCREASE THE QUALITY OF WATER.

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 supply. However, the development of ideas is limited and repetitive. The arguments focus almost exclusively on the physiological benefits of drinking water (e.g., 'keep hydrate', 'kidney stones') rather than addressing the socio-economic or political implications of the 'basic human right' argument. The ideas are somewhat under-developed, and the conclusion introduces new, slightly disjointed suggestions like 'cleaning water machines' which were not previously discussed. To improve, you should focus on the broader societal impact of free water access, such as public health improvements or economic equity, rather than just the biological necessity of hydration.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate. For example, 'As according to one survey' is grammatically awkward and redundant. Transitions between sentences are sometimes abrupt, and the logical progression within paragraphs is hindered by repetitive phrasing. While the overall arrangement is coherent enough to follow, the lack of sophisticated linking words and the repetitive nature of the arguments make the flow feel somewhat disjointed. Improving the variety of cohesive devices and ensuring they are used naturally would significantly enhance the score.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks the range and precision required for higher bands. There are several instances of incorrect word choice or collocation, such as 'keeps way numerous diseases' (should be 'keeps away' or 'prevents') and 'drinking body' (which is nonsensical in context). The repetition of basic terms like 'human body' and 'government duty' limits the lexical variety. While the meaning is generally clear, the lack of control over more sophisticated vocabulary and the frequent errors in word formation prevent a higher score. Expanding your vocabulary to include more academic collocations would be beneficial.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The essay relies heavily on simple sentence structures, and there are frequent grammatical errors throughout. Issues include subject-verb agreement ('I completely agrees'), article usage ('a basic human right to access a clean water'), and pluralization ('each and every citizens'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with spaces missing after periods and commas. While the meaning is usually understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar structures significantly impacts the readability of the text. To improve, focus on mastering subject-verb agreement, correct article usage, and ensuring consistent punctuation throughout your writing.

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