Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-10-28

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

Many aspects of the way people dress today are influenced by global fashion trends.

How has global fashion become such a strong influence on people's lives? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Student answer (Band 5.0)

In the modern world, global fashion has become increasingly prominent trend, attracting considerably peoples attention. Although several aspects are exist regarding this. I believe that it can make a meaningful constribution to improving people live's. It is largely, because it influence everyperson activities and provide a wide range contribution in an individuals and in a society as a whole Not only it gives confidence and upgradation but also because it changes overall life style of a person.

To begin with, one of the most prominent significance of following trending fashion is helpful in gaining confidence. Beacuse overall changes in the looks beneficial in communication and in any kind of presentation. For instant a research conduct in art department in the vince university where it is concluded that a good dressing gives you a strong belife.

Furthermore, another equal consideration of fashion plays a significant role in upgradation and developement of one's life style. Because, a good costume gives a person a positive vibes and a good attitude. For example, mostly presenations in company ensures a resonable dress that makes one person more relaxed and feel confort. Thus it plays a good role to follows the western trend.

In conclution, having the different aspects of this matters, universal fashion plays an important role in one lives. Ultimately, a good confidence and a good dressup demonstrate why this issue desearve careful considera

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 4.0

You state a clear overall view that global fashion is beneficial, focusing on confidence and lifestyle, and you include examples about presentations and workplace dress. However, the response addresses the task only partially: it explains some perceived benefits but does not explain how global fashion became such a strong influence, such as through social media, advertising, celebrities, or international brands. The negative side is also not considered, and the supporting examples are brief or unclear. The reference to a university study is not explained enough to make it convincing. The response is 20 words below the required minimum, which further limits the development of your ideas. To improve, answer both questions directly and extend each main point with a clear explanation and a relevant example.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The response has a recognisable structure: an introduction, two body paragraphs signalled by “To begin with” and “Furthermore,” and a conclusion. This helps the reader identify the main points about confidence and lifestyle. However, progression is limited because the paragraphs develop similar benefits without addressing how global trends spread or considering the other side of the question. Some linking is mechanical, and sentence connections are unclear—for example, “Although several aspects are exist regarding this” does not establish a clear relationship with the following claim. The final sentence is incomplete, which weakens the conclusion. Use topic sentences that directly answer each part of the prompt, connect examples explicitly to claims, and ensure every sentence and the conclusion are complete.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You attempt some topic-related vocabulary, including “global fashion,” “confidence,” “communication,” and “lifestyle,” and you use phrases such as “plays a significant role.” This gives you a basic range for discussing the subject. However, vocabulary is limited and several inaccurate word choices or collocations make meaning difficult to follow, as in “a wide range contribution,” “a positive vibes,” and “a good dressing.” Spelling errors such as “constribution,” “Beacuse,” and “conclution” also reduce clarity. Aim to use familiar words accurately before reaching for more elaborate expressions, and check spelling carefully. More precise terms such as “influence,” “self-confidence,” and “professional appearance” would help express your ideas naturally.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt both simple and more complex sentence forms, including the contrast structure “Not only … but also” and clauses beginning with “Because” and “For example.” However, complex attempts are often faulty, and frequent errors can make the reader work to understand the message. Examples include “global fashion has become increasingly prominent trend,” “it influence everyperson activities,” and “a good costume gives a person a positive vibes.” There are also incomplete or poorly connected sentences, such as “Because, a good costume…” and the unfinished final sentence. Practise accurate sentence boundaries and basic patterns for articles, subject–verb agreement, and singular/plural nouns. Then build longer sentences from those reliable structures and proofread each one for a complete subject and verb.

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