Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-08-27

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)

Around the world various different countries people are not upcycle garbage as much as they could. Many people don't know where to threw this waste so they recycle. In this online world if we advertise of recycle station and place so people can aware about where they throw this reprocess waste.

Many people are not aware of the where is recycle station or upcycle dustbin so they throw in normal waste. Government build upcycle station in nearby area where people throw their recycle waste. For instinct in Germany government place machine that collect the plastic bottles and give rewards to the people and people attract to this and they are going to machines ones in week and throw all plastic bottles and collect the rewards. Many people are not having time of throw in recycle bin so they threw in the normal waste which are not recycle.

I think people busy this days so on weekends they volunteer them self and collect the garbage that recycle and give to upcycle company so they produce the different product that also recycle. We should increase the use of product which are recycle and we should avoid things which are not recycle a single time. Now day from coconuts waste, flower waste, left over of food that kind of waste are using into make compose and theses compose are also give nutrient and other things to plant for better growth and these count in natural compose. For example, in India from waste that re cycle they make cutlery and dishes.

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 inconsistent. While the example of Germany is relevant, other points, such as the suggestion for people to volunteer on weekends, are somewhat underdeveloped and lack practical depth. The ideas are generally relevant, but the explanation of 'why' people do not recycle is repetitive, focusing primarily on a lack of awareness or time. To reach a higher band, you should provide more nuanced reasons and ensure that your solutions are clearly linked to the problems identified.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the logical flow between sentences is often disjointed. Transitions are frequently missing or misused, such as the abrupt shift in the third paragraph regarding composting. The use of cohesive devices is limited and sometimes mechanical (e.g., 'For instinct', 'Now day'). Referencing is occasionally unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the progression of your argument. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring each paragraph has a clear topic sentence would significantly enhance the coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and often repetitive. You frequently use basic terms like 'recycle', 'waste', and 'throw'. There are also several instances of incorrect word choice and collocation, such as 'upcycle garbage' (instead of 'recycle waste'), 'advertise of recycle station' (instead of 'advertise recycling stations'), and 'make compose' (instead of 'make compost'). While the meaning is generally conveyed, the lack of precision and the frequent errors in word form hinder the overall quality of the response. Expanding your vocabulary to include more specific terms related to environmental issues would be beneficial.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'Government build upcycle station'), article usage, and sentence structure (e.g., 'Many people are not having time of throw in recycle bin'). Complex sentence structures are attempted but are often faulty, leading to confusion. The majority of the sentences are simple, and the lack of control over basic grammar rules, such as verb tenses and prepositions, keeps the score in the lower range. Focusing on basic sentence construction and proofreading for common errors is essential.

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