Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-08-25
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 4.0)
Show the statement of essay so different countries they people do not recycle the rubbish . Than the change of condition of people mind so the change of the mind of people the recycle their rubbish than the clear your city and and recycle on different parts of rubbish . First of all
change of yours minds than this rubbish recycle and than the use on new of shape of product . so that the recycle of your rubbish . than your city clean and rubbish recycle on new product. for example the bottle use and than same bottle recycle and the use of new product .Secondly of our clean your city. and reduce the use of new product . Some countries people they can not to use on your rubbish for recycle . Than your city and your countries not clean and they can not reduce on your new producet
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, reaching only 151 words. Consequently, the development of ideas is severely limited. While the essay attempts to address the two parts of the prompt—reasons for low recycling rates and potential solutions—the arguments are underdeveloped and repetitive. The ideas are presented in a fragmented manner, making it difficult to identify a clear position or a structured argument. The lack of depth and the failure to meet the length requirement significantly impact the overall task achievement score.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0
The essay lacks logical progression and coherent paragraphing. The text is composed of short, disjointed sentences that do not flow logically from one to the next. Cohesive devices are either missing or used incorrectly, such as the repetitive and misused 'than' and 'so that'. There is no clear introduction, body, or conclusion, which makes the structure difficult to follow. The ideas are not linked in a way that guides the reader through the argument, resulting in a disjointed and confusing piece of writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.0
The vocabulary is very basic and repetitive, relying on a limited set of words like 'rubbish', 'recycle', and 'clean'. There are frequent errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'change of condition of people mind' and 'use on new of shape of product'. These errors often impede communication, as the intended meaning is frequently obscured. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to express complex ideas or to discuss the topic with any degree of precision or sophistication.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The grammatical range is extremely limited, consisting mostly of simple, fragmented, or incorrectly structured sentences. There are persistent errors in basic grammar, including subject-verb agreement, article usage, and sentence construction (e.g., 'they people do not recycle', 'the use of new product'). Punctuation is also problematic, with erratic use of commas and periods. The frequency of these errors is high, and they consistently cause difficulty for the reader, often distorting the intended meaning of the sentences.
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