Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-08-15
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)
It is undeniable that environmental problems are become a pensive concern in many countries around the world . In this regard people do not recycle their rubbish that may cause environment problems . This essay will not discuss the problems but also the solution in that individual and government can take in forthcoming fragment with logical conclusion .
To commence with there are several reason for people do not recycle their waste . Firstly lack of awareness . To explain it that people do not have enough knowledge about the recycling of their rubbish as people through their waste on sides of roads , in open areas then environmental problems rise . Secondly bad facilities for recycling their waste . To justify it that in some area there are enough dustbins provided in some areas that why people through there on roads there fore large dumps of grabage created
However there are solutions for recycling the waste .First and foremost are camps was conducted by different communties to aware people about recycling of waste . moreover government provide the enough facilities for recycling that people will aware government provide different dustbins of different types of waste which are easy for recycling
In conclusion although there are some reason such as lack of awareness and bad facilities yet government should take some steps to aware the people about recycling .
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| 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 of ideas is limited and lacks depth. The essay is also under the 250-word minimum, which significantly impacts the ability to fully develop arguments. The introduction is slightly confused, stating the essay will 'not discuss the problems' when it actually does. The points made, such as 'lack of awareness' and 'bad facilities', are relevant but remain superficial. To reach a higher band, you must expand on your points with specific examples or logical explanations, ensuring the response meets the length requirement to allow for full development.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the flow is often disjointed. While some cohesive devices are used (e.g., 'Firstly', 'Secondly', 'However'), they are sometimes used incorrectly or in a mechanical way. The referencing is occasionally unclear, and the progression of ideas is hindered by the lack of supporting detail. The conclusion is very brief and does not effectively summarise the main points. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence followed by well-connected supporting ideas.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. There are several instances of word-choice errors, such as 'pensive concern' (likely meant 'pressing concern'), 'forthcoming fragment' (unclear meaning), and 'grabage' (spelling error). The range is sufficient to convey basic meaning, but there is little attempt to use less common or more precise vocabulary. To improve, focus on learning collocations related to environmental issues and ensure you check your spelling. Expanding your range of synonyms will help you avoid repeating words like 'waste' and 'rubbish' throughout the text.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. Examples include 'environmental problems are become a pensive concern' (incorrect verb form), 'people through their waste' (should be 'throw'), and 'that people will aware' (missing verb). There is a lack of complex sentence structures, and the control over basic grammar is inconsistent. Punctuation is also problematic, with erratic spacing and missing commas. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement, correct verb tenses, and proofreading for basic spelling and word-form errors.
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