Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-10-27

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

We no longer need to have animals kept in zoos, so zoos should be closed.

Do you agree or disagree?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Student answer (Band 5.5)

The need of keeping animals in zoos has been finished assumed by some people. Therefore all zoos should be closed. I do not agree with the statement completely, as i feel there are substantial reason of keeping animals behind the locker of zoo. Simultenously, i think all animals should not keep under government custody. Animal which not harmful for human should be left out of zoos.

Animals are very useful elements to protect our environment. In fact, we are living in a safe world due to the presence of animal. But we have to consider the restriction of animal's liberty according to its nature. For instances- A venomous python or a wild tiger should be kept in zoos due its haunting nature. These dangerous animals can be harmful for human in any open space. Dangerous animal can haunt people if they are not protected in cage. Moreover, zoo is a educational place for people where they can visit and acquire knowledge regarding animals and their life style. It is a good place to enjoy holiday as well as government is earning revenue by making this as a tourist spot. Therefore it is better to keep them inside zoo.

However opponents thought, due to lack of maintenance, animals are not leading a healthy life in zoos. Therefore, it is better to free them and close all the zoos. Though i belief, there are certain types of bird and animals which are not harmful for human should be free from zoo.

In conclusion, government should take crucial steps to protect animal and make the right use of it. By constracting animal protecting law, government can ensure good lives of animal inside the zoo and keep free the animal which is nio

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5

You give a recognisable, qualified position: you disagree with closing every zoo, while arguing that some animals should be released. Your points about public education, tourism, and the risks posed by dangerous animals are relevant to the question. However, the position is not fully consistent: the opening says animals that are not harmful should be released, while the conclusion appears to support keeping animals in zoos under improved laws. The reasons are also asserted more than explained; for example, the python and tiger example would be stronger if you explained why secure sanctuaries or other alternatives would not work. Develop the animal-welfare counterargument and make your final position precise and consistent throughout.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The response has a basic paragraph structure, moving from your position to supporting reasons, an opposing view, and a conclusion. Linking expressions such as “Moreover,” “However,” and “In conclusion” help signal these stages. However, progression within paragraphs is sometimes unclear: the opening moves quickly from keeping dangerous animals to releasing harmless ones, and the relationship between environmental protection and zoo captivity is not explained. Some connections are mechanical or imprecise, particularly repeated uses of “Therefore.” The conclusion also ends abruptly, which leaves the final idea incomplete. Organise each body paragraph around one main point, explain how each example supports it, and use clear references when contrasting your view with opponents’ arguments.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You attempt topic-related vocabulary, including “liberty,” “venomous,” “custody,” and “revenue,” and these choices show an effort to discuss animal welfare and the role of zoos. However, the range is limited by repeated general words such as “animal,” “dangerous,” and “good,” while several inaccurate or unnatural phrases make meaning harder to follow. Examples include “the need … has been finished assumed,” “behind the locker of zoo,” and “haunting nature.” Spelling errors such as “Simultenously,” “belief,” and “constracting” also reduce accuracy. Build a more precise set of collocations for captivity, conservation, and animal welfare, and check spelling and word forms carefully.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You use both short statements and attempts at longer sentences, including clauses introduced by “as,” “where,” and “though.” However, complex structures are often faulty, and frequent errors sometimes make the intended meaning difficult to understand. For example, “I do not agree … as i feel there are substantial reason” has problems with capitalisation and plural agreement, while “Animal which not harmful for human should be left out of zoos” lacks necessary relative-clause and verb forms. There are also errors in articles, agreement, and sentence construction, as in “zoo is a educational place” and “Dangerous animal can haunt people.” Practise building accurate subject–verb patterns and relative clauses, then proofread each sentence for articles, plurals, and complete verb forms.

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