Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-09-04
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)
In many countries, members of public do no recycle their rubbish like plastic bottle, glass jars and containers and metal cans.
It is crucial to recycle these items so their production can minimise and resorting recycled items for reuse from this we can protect environment from different pollution. Government of different countries take initiative to promote the recycling or rubbish items
On the one hand, Government induce private industries to setup those industries which can remove rubbish items from garbage and sent them to resorting industries to resort them and again sent to selling them in the market. For example Germany, Sweden, Norway and South Korea are primary example these countries setup these industries names material resorting facilities [MRF] who believe that relying to their citizen to separate trash it helps them resorting rubbish items other nation take initiate from these countries.
On the other hand, To setup the velding recycled machines in these machines people trash their metal cans and plastic bootle in return they get some money so, people more trash their rubbish to earn more and more money. For example In the western countries setup these machines but in many countries not have these types of machines so, they try to launch these system.
In conclusion, It is significant to take initiate for to protect earth from pollution and minimise the production of plastic and harmful things
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| 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—but the development is insufficient. The ideas, such as the mention of 'material resorting facilities' and 'velding recycled machines' (vending machines), are introduced but lack clear explanation or logical flow. Furthermore, the response is under the 250-word minimum, which significantly impacts the depth of the argument. The conclusion is abrupt and does not effectively summarize the main points. To improve, you must expand on your ideas with more detailed explanations and ensure you meet the minimum word count requirement to allow for a fully developed response.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. While there are some cohesive devices used, such as 'On the one hand' and 'On the other hand', they are not always used correctly or effectively to link ideas. The sentences within paragraphs often feel disjointed, and the referencing is sometimes unclear, such as the transition between the mention of countries and the description of MRFs. The lack of clear topic sentences makes it difficult for the reader to follow the argument. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring each paragraph has a clear, singular focus would greatly enhance the coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and often inaccurate, which hinders the clarity of your message. Phrases like 'resorting industries' (likely meaning recycling or sorting facilities) and 'velding recycled machines' (vending machines) indicate a lack of precision. There is also repetitive use of basic words like 'rubbish' and 'trash'. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use more precise terminology related to environmental issues and recycling processes. Expanding your vocabulary to include collocations and more sophisticated synonyms will help you express your ideas more clearly and effectively.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'Government of different countries take initiative'), article usage, and sentence structure (e.g., 'In many countries not have these types of machines'). The range of structures is limited, relying mostly on simple or poorly constructed complex sentences. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of commas and capitalization. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring correct verb tenses, and practicing the use of articles and prepositions.
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