Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-11-03

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 water accessibility is a fundamental human right, and some argue that it is necessary to distribute water for every resident without any charge. I partially agree with this because it offer an subsidize for financially insecure families, but it leads to excessive wastage of water and can arise practical issues.

One important benefit of free accessibility of water can help low income individuals to have water as their basic need. There is an inequality in the access of water due to

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 3.0

You introduce the topic and state a qualified position: “I partially agree,” with a reason related to financial hardship and a concern about waste. However, the response stops before either point is explained, and the second paragraph ends mid-sentence (“due to”). As a result, the task is addressed only minimally: there is no developed argument, relevant example, or conclusion, and the extent of your agreement remains unclear. The response also does not meet the required minimum length, so there is not enough material to demonstrate a complete answer. To improve, explain how free provision would help low-income households, develop the possible consequences of unrestricted use, and make your position clear throughout.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 4.5

There is a basic attempt to organise the response: an opening paragraph presents your position, followed by a paragraph beginning with a benefit. The phrase “One important benefit” signals the direction of the next point, and “but” introduces a contrast in the introduction. However, the argument does not progress beyond this opening, and the second paragraph is unfinished, leaving the reader without a complete idea or a clear overall structure. The relationship between the two reasons is also not developed. Build a complete paragraph for each main point, using clear topic sentences and explanations, then add a conclusion that restates your position. This would create a more coherent progression rather than a sequence of incomplete claims.

Lexical Resource: Band 4.5

You use some relevant topic vocabulary, including “fundamental human right,” “financially insecure families,” and “excessive wastage of water.” These choices show an attempt to discuss the issue in an appropriately formal way. However, several expressions are awkward or inaccurate, such as “clean water accessibility,” “distribute water for every resident,” and “free accessibility of water.” The phrase “an subsidize” also uses the wrong word form, while “arise practical issues” is not a natural collocation. Because the response is very short, there is little evidence of a broader or more flexible vocabulary range. Aim for precise, natural phrases such as “access to clean water,” “provide households with water,” and “create practical difficulties.”

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.5

You attempt a complex sentence to express a balanced view, using “because” and “but,” and the opening sentence is generally understandable. However, errors in basic sentence construction and agreement are evident. In “I partially agree with this because it offer,” the verb should agree with “it”; “an subsidize” also shows difficulty with article use and word form. The sentence beginning “One important benefit … can help” has an unclear grammatical subject, and “There is an inequality … due to” is incomplete. These problems make parts of the response difficult to follow. Practise forming complete sentences with a clear subject and verb, checking agreement and articles, and finishing each clause before moving to the next idea.

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