Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS General Essentials · 2026-08-16
IELTS Writing Task 2 question
In many countries, people do not recycle their rubbish as much as they could.
Why do you think this is?
What can be done to change this?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Student answer (Band 5.0)
In my country, in India people do not recycle their rubbish as much as others countries doing. Many peoples through their waste materials in dustbin and recycle it with something new but in my country, in India, people just through it and burn it they ore just creating pollution in air. I think Indians need to be aware and educate themself about waste
recycling and what we are able to do from that waste instead 8 Burning it and creating air pollution. We on do one thing we can Educate them about How we recycle them and make money. after hearing Money and Earning from recycling there waste, they definatly try to do that and build somethhing Amazing. in this we need Support from Indian youth, and Indian government for funding, we some necessary subpost from Young People who understand this Problem and support us to build this education system for people who need this and who are talented and build something unique from waste material, like, in small village I India. Someone make the small home build from Waste plastic bottles.it is small home but shelter to poor needed people who sleep outside in winters and hot Summers, they all are to talented and this village are in India most amazing place.in Goa city just like them we are also able to build something valuable things from dailly waste, and recycle it instead 8 Burning it and creating Air pollutions, already there are to much Pollution in India, I'm feeling very greatful If I do something for India.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response addresses both parts of the prompt: reasons for low recycling rates and potential solutions. However, the development is limited and often repetitive. The ideas, such as educating people through financial incentives and youth involvement, are relevant but lack depth and structure. The response relies heavily on personal anecdotes and generalisations about India, which prevents a more balanced or analytical discussion. To improve, you should aim to provide more structured arguments with clearer supporting evidence, ensuring that each point is fully explored rather than just mentioned.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay lacks a clear paragraph structure, appearing as one long, dense block of text. This makes it difficult for the reader to follow the progression of ideas. While there are some attempts at linking ideas, such as 'in this we need', the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate. Referencing is frequently unclear, and the lack of logical transitions between the problem and the proposed solutions hinders the overall flow. Improving paragraphing and using a wider range of linking words would significantly enhance the clarity of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive, with frequent errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'through' instead of 'throw', 'ore' instead of 'are', and 'subpost' instead of 'support'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to express complex ideas precisely. While you attempt to use some topic-related words like 'recycling', 'pollution', and 'waste materials', the overall control is weak. To reach a higher band, you need to focus on accurate spelling, correct word forms, and expanding your range of vocabulary to avoid repeating the same basic terms.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that often impede communication. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'people do not recycle... as others countries doing'), incorrect verb tenses, and sentence fragments. Punctuation is also problematic, with many run-on sentences and missing capital letters. The range of structures is limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences with some unsuccessful attempts at complex ones. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring correct verb forms, and using punctuation to separate distinct ideas clearly.
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