Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS General Essentials · 2026-08-29
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 this modern era, there have been so many technolgical advancements that things which were not possible before can be done easily now. One of such advancement has been in recycling industry where people have started to finally seeing the value of scrap or items seen as garbage by some. However, it is usually observed in certain regions that individuals still not recycle as much.
The first basic reason is the lack of knowledge and awareness. In some countries there is still no seperate bins for different kind of waste and because of this everything is being disposed together.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response is significantly under the 250-word minimum requirement, which severely limits your ability to develop your ideas. You have identified two parts of the prompt (reasons and solutions), but you have only begun to address the first part. Because the essay is incomplete and lacks the necessary depth and length to fully address the task, it falls into the lower band range. To improve, you must expand your arguments with specific examples and ensure you provide a comprehensive response to both questions in the prompt.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is too short to demonstrate a full range of cohesive devices or effective paragraphing. While there is a basic attempt to structure the response with an introduction and a body paragraph, the lack of development makes it difficult to assess your ability to organize ideas logically. The transition between the introduction and the body paragraph is functional, but you need to use a wider variety of linking words and ensure that your ideas flow smoothly across a full-length essay.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
Your vocabulary is generally clear but limited in range. You use some relevant terms like 'technological advancements' and 'recycling industry', but there are minor errors such as 'seperate' (spelling) and 'started to finally seeing' (grammatical collocation). To achieve a higher band, you should aim to use more precise, academic vocabulary and ensure that your word choices are consistently accurate. Expanding your range of synonyms and collocations will help you express your ideas with more sophistication.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The text contains several grammatical errors that impact the quality of your writing. For example, 'individuals still not recycle' should be 'individuals still do not recycle', and 'everything is being disposed together' is slightly awkward. You have attempted some complex sentence structures, but they are not always accurate. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and correct verb tense usage. Increasing the length of your response will also allow you to demonstrate a wider range of complex grammatical structures more effectively.
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