Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-08-17

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)

Many people are not recycle their garbage as much as possible in many countries it is a global problem

Many individuals are not recycle their rubbish because of they have not enough time for reclaim the garbage example busy schedule or some individuals are lazy about throwing garbage properly. if The people are busy in doing job and work so the chances will be not properly clean rubbish and wastes are collected in dustbin also it is a mostly problem for those person who are doing busy jobs.

However, some people are confused about how to discard waste in to diverse dustbins example like in green bin throw human made waste like food waste also fruits , in blue bin we can throw glass and destroyed sharps . in yellow bin throw bloody cotton and human waste, in red dust bin we can throw plastic rubbish , and in white bin we also throws sharp object like needles and iv cannula, the solution is read instructions on internet and recycle waste properly also government gives instruction about how to recycle the garbage into diffrent types of dust bins .

In conclusion, the production of plastic and recycle in to as much as could. so we can discard in right way and if we have no time for recycle the rubbish so ask someone else for discard waste in bins it is stright forward way to reduce garbage and recycle it , people needs to undestand this methords . it is ggod way to discard the garbage.

AI examiner evaluation

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. The reasons provided—lack of time and confusion regarding sorting—are relevant but remain superficial. The solutions offered, such as reading instructions online or asking others to discard waste, are somewhat simplistic and lack depth. While the task is addressed, the ideas are not fully extended or supported with convincing evidence, leading to a somewhat repetitive argument. To improve, you should aim to explore the underlying causes (e.g., lack of infrastructure or public awareness campaigns) in greater detail.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the logical flow is frequently disrupted by awkward phrasing and a lack of effective cohesive devices. Transitions between sentences are often missing or mechanical, such as the abrupt shift in the second paragraph. The use of referencing is occasionally unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the progression of your argument. While there is a basic attempt at paragraphing, the internal structure of these paragraphs lacks the necessary linking words to create a smooth, coherent argument. Improving the use of transition signals like 'consequently', 'furthermore', or 'in contrast' would significantly enhance the readability.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and often repetitive, relying on basic terms like 'garbage', 'rubbish', and 'throw'. There are several instances of word-choice errors and awkward collocations, such as 'reclaim the garbage' instead of 'recycle waste' and 'human made waste'. The attempt to describe different types of bins is a positive step, but the vocabulary remains restricted to simple, everyday language. To reach a higher band, you need to incorporate a wider range of topic-specific vocabulary related to environmental issues and sustainability, and focus on using words in their correct context.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5

The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that often impede communication. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'people are not recycle'), sentence fragments, and incorrect verb forms (e.g., 'the chances will be not properly clean'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing capital letters and misplaced commas. The range of structures is very limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences with little evidence of complex grammatical forms. To improve, you must focus on mastering basic sentence construction, particularly verb tenses and the correct use of auxiliary verbs, before attempting more complex structures.

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