Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-09-09
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 lot of the nations, masses do not recycle their waste as much as they could. I shall discuss about it and give some solutions in upcoming paragraphs.
To commence with, in the world half of the countries's people do not recycle their rubbish because they think government hire workers for it and this is not their work for execute, moreover, nowadays lot of individuals a have bussy lifestyle, people attend 2-3 jobs a day for their best and easy survival, so recycling waste take some time, although, people didn't want to spend their energy and time on it, this are the major reasons of why people does not think about manage their waste.
To tackle these issues, population should to take control on it because government make the rules, this is masses responsibility to follow it. Additionally, lot of issues are create by plastic, plastic is very harmfull thing for environment, however, it doesn't get decompose easily, so individuals should reduce the use of polythens, plastic bags it is very crucial for their present and future survival.
To the conclusions, waste from residential areas and industries are damaging the eco-system alot, moreover, it is also harmfull for future generation to survive in this type of environment where the pollution and waste are around them. so, it is masses and government responsibility to take control on it and also manage it for their selves and their future generations
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, identifying reasons for low recycling rates and suggesting solutions. However, the development of ideas is limited and somewhat superficial. For example, the explanation regarding 'busy lifestyles' is brief and lacks specific examples or depth. Furthermore, the response falls short of the 250-word minimum requirement, which negatively impacts the overall development of the argument. To improve, you should expand on your points with more detailed explanations and concrete examples to ensure a more thorough exploration of the topic.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate, such as the awkward transition 'To the conclusions'. Referencing is sometimes unclear, and the flow between sentences is occasionally disjointed. While there is an attempt to use linking words like 'moreover' and 'additionally', they are not always used to create a smooth progression of ideas. Improving the variety and precision of your linking phrases will help create a more cohesive and professional argument.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is generally basic and repetitive, with some noticeable errors in word choice and collocation. For instance, 'masses' is used inappropriately to mean 'people', and 'harmfull thing' is imprecise. There are also spelling errors such as 'polythens' and 'bussy'. The range of vocabulary is limited, which restricts your ability to convey ideas with precision. To reach a higher band, focus on learning topic-specific collocations related to the environment and recycling, and ensure you use words in their correct context.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains a high frequency of grammatical errors, including subject-verb agreement issues ('people does not think', 'issues are create') and incorrect sentence structures ('population should to take control'). There is a lack of complex sentence structures, and the errors often distract the reader. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with comma splices. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, specifically subject-verb agreement and the correct use of modal verbs, before attempting more complex grammatical structures.
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