Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-08-10

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 5.5)

Nowadays, the recycling is becoming very important but in some countries people do not recycle their waste. There should be proper management for recycling the waste.

The main reason is that lack of awareness. There is no proper management for recycling the household waste. As people also do not know the harmful effect of the waste. There can be many diseases can occur from the waste. People should be aware of these things as it is very important. Another is inconvenient of recycling machines, bags and other things. The government should take some initiative to recycle the waste as because of these the diseases are spreading and children's can get affected from it. There should be proper process should be follow for the recycling of the waste.

The another reason, government should take some initiative to aware the public. The public awareness campaigns should arrange the advertisement on social media, TV and on flex should be done by the government. The more people will know about the awareness then the people will properly give there waste to recycling. There should be proper plants should be open for the recycling process as there is so many wastes that is given by the people. The proper management should be done for the recycling of the waste.

In conclusion, the government should take some major initiative to solve these problem and for doing the recycling of the household waste and other waste. It is very harmful for the people as they can get affected by it and can get the disease. The government should try to recycle the waste in large amount.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response addresses both parts of the prompt: reasons for low recycling rates and potential solutions. However, the development is limited. The ideas, such as 'lack of awareness' and 'inconvenience', are mentioned but not fully explored or supported with specific examples. The argument remains somewhat repetitive, focusing heavily on the general idea of 'government initiative' without providing concrete, detailed strategies. To reach a higher band, you should expand on your points by explaining the 'why' and 'how' more thoroughly, perhaps by discussing specific economic or social barriers to recycling in your own country.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the logical progression within them is weak. Cohesive devices are used, but they are often repetitive or misused, such as 'The another reason' or 'as because of these'. The transition between ideas feels mechanical rather than natural. While the overall structure is clear, the internal flow is frequently interrupted by awkward phrasing and a lack of variety in linking words. To improve, focus on using a wider range of cohesive devices (e.g., 'consequently', 'furthermore', 'in addition to this') and ensure that each sentence logically follows the previous one.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and often repetitive. You frequently use basic terms like 'waste', 'recycling', and 'management'. There are also instances of incorrect word choice, such as 'inconvenient of recycling machines' (should be 'inconvenience of') and 'take some initiative to aware the public' (should be 'raise awareness'). The range is sufficient to convey the basic message, but it lacks the precision and flexibility required for higher bands. To improve, try to incorporate more topic-specific vocabulary related to environmental issues and avoid repeating the same words in close proximity.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Common issues include subject-verb agreement ('children's can get affected'), incorrect sentence structure ('There can be many diseases can occur'), and misuse of articles ('the recycling is becoming'). While you attempt some complex structures, they are often inaccurate. The majority of your sentences are simple or contain errors. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, specifically subject-verb agreement and the correct use of prepositions and articles. Proofreading for these common errors before finishing your task would be highly beneficial.

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