Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-11
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)
In today's world, water is something that is quite accessible to everyone due to which people argues that every household should receive free supply of water without any cost. However, I completely disagree with this approach.
One of the major drawback is the source of clean water. Our planet is covered with 70% of water but only 2% to 3% is available as a clean water to the human. Furthermore, the sources of clear water is totally depended on the natural water cycle, for example, if at some place rain will come then only the ground water will be recharged otherwise, the ground water might get dry and empty which might create drought issues at some places. In addition, citizens should pay for the clean water because if government would have a enough funding then only the high authorities can work on build more sources of water supply
Another major drawback of providing free water supply is that if people would get the access of water supply for free then I think people might use more clean water in compare to before. For example, public will use more water in watering plants, washing cars and cleaning clothes. As a result, it will create the shortage of clean water in the world which can also create chaos among the public.
In conclusion, it is completely clear that if people would the the access to the clean water for free of charge then they might use it more rather than saving and I completely disagree with this statement.
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 clearly stating a disagreement with the idea of free water. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. While you provide two main reasons—the scarcity of water and the risk of wastage—the arguments lack depth and specific examples. For instance, mentioning that people might use more water for 'washing cars' is a valid point, but it could be expanded by discussing the economic implications of subsidizing such usage. The response is a bit repetitive in its conclusion, which restates the points rather than synthesizing them. To reach a higher band, ensure that each paragraph explores the consequences of your argument more thoroughly.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into clear paragraphs, which helps the reader follow your argument. You use some cohesive devices like 'Furthermore', 'In addition', and 'In conclusion' to link ideas. However, the flow between sentences is sometimes mechanical, and there are instances where the logical progression is slightly hindered by awkward phrasing, such as 'due to which people argues'. The referencing is generally clear, but the transition between the scarcity of water and the need for government funding could be smoother. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring they are used naturally would enhance the overall coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but it lacks the precision and range required for higher bands. You use some basic terms repeatedly, such as 'clean water' and 'water supply'. There are also some issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'if at some place rain will come' instead of 'if rainfall occurs' or 'if certain regions experience rainfall'. Additionally, 'high authorities' is not the most natural collocation for government bodies responsible for infrastructure. To improve, try to incorporate more sophisticated vocabulary related to environmental issues and economics, and pay closer attention to how words naturally collocate in English.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The essay contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede the flow. Common issues include subject-verb agreement ('people argues'), article usage ('the source of clear water is totally depended'), and awkward conditional structures ('if people would get the access'). There are also errors with prepositions and word forms, such as 'in compare to before' instead of 'compared to before'. While the meaning is generally clear, these persistent errors prevent the essay from reaching a higher band. Focusing on mastering basic sentence construction and proofreading for subject-verb agreement will be very beneficial.
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