Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-10-11

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 5.0)

Many people believe that access to clean water is a basic human right. Therefore every households should have a water supply that is provided free of charge.

This essay will discuss both of view before presenting my own opinion and reaching conclusion.

From my point of view, i agree with this statement.

Water is an important part of human life. Without water people can not survive a single day.

Everyday we used water in various work such as: cleaning cloths, drinking water, making foods etc. So, every home owners has a responibilites to provide clean water to tenants without charge.

Many developed and underdeveloped countries goverment ensurure free cost water supply for citizens.

However, when someone pumping water from underground that time they pay electricity bill. As a result, some owner distibute this charge to residents. But from my perspective, this is unfair although they has some logic.

This electricty bill is very low but most of the landlord demand a big amount while resident did not response then they crate pressure also given threat. So, i believe government should encourage them and if they break it then add penalties.

On the other hand, especially tenants has some responsibilites. First of all, using water for valid reason without any causes did not use water.

Government should reduce the charge rate also create a back-up plan for example: reused systems.

In conclusion, both tenants and landlords should follow some procedure which helpful for our society and try to prevent wasting water.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0

You state a position—“i agree with this statement”—and discuss water access, landlord charges, tenants’ responsibilities and government action. These points are relevant, but the response only partially addresses the question: it does not clearly explain how a free household supply should be funded or distinguish essential use from unlimited consumption. Several claims, such as that the electricity bill is “very low,” are asserted without evidence or a specific example, and the conclusion does not directly restate whether water should be free. The response contains 228 words, so it is 22 words below the required minimum; 22 words copied from the task prompt were not counted. Develop your reasons with explanation and an example, and make your position explicit throughout.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0

The response has an introduction, body paragraphs and a conclusion, and signposts such as “However,” “On the other hand” and “In conclusion” show an attempt to organise contrasting points. However, there is no clear overall progression: the essay announces that it will discuss “both” views, but the argument shifts between landlords, tenants and government without consistently connecting these points to the central question of free water. Some links are unclear, particularly “First of all, using water for valid reason without any causes did not use water.” Paragraphing also separates very short points rather than developing a sequence of reasoning. Group related ideas into a clear argument, use pronouns and linking phrases precisely, and ensure each paragraph advances your position.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use some relevant topic vocabulary, including “clean water,” “electricity bill,” “landlord,” “tenants,” “charge rate” and “penalties,” so the reader can identify the subject and main concerns. However, the range is limited and several word choices or collocations are inaccurate or unclear, such as “various work,” “distribute this charge to residents” and “create a back-up plan.” Spelling errors—including “responibilites,” “goverment” and “electricty”—are noticeable and sometimes make reading less smooth. Aim for more precise phrases, such as “household water supply,” “pass the cost on to tenants” and “water-reuse system.” Check spelling and word forms carefully, and avoid repeating general terms such as “water” and “charge” when a more exact expression is available.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt both simple sentences and longer structures, including a contrast clause beginning “although” and a result link with “As a result.” However, the range remains limited, and complex attempts are often faulty. Errors occur in agreement and verb forms: “every households,” “we used water,” “every home owners has,” and “they has.” Other examples include the incomplete construction “when someone pumping water … that time they pay” and the unclear sentence beginning “First of all, using water…”. Capitalisation and punctuation are also inconsistent, as in lowercase “i” and the comma after “for example.” These frequent errors can make relationships between ideas difficult to follow. Practise accurate subject–verb agreement and complete clause structures before adding more complex sentences.

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