Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-08-31
IELTS Writing Task 2 question
The most important aim of science should be to improve people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Student answer (Band 5.0)
in this paragraph we can discuss about the science the most essential role of science to make better the life of humans and also give advantages to the peoples that make the life of humans easy. science has many uses in our daily life which we discuss in this paragraph. with the help of science in the field of agriculture it gives many advantages such as with the use of science humans make powerful tractors and machines which make the life of farmer and agriculture easy. it also has some other advantages such as in old people use horse for travel but now scientist make cars, airplanes, which cover the distance of years in month and the length of month in weak and the distance of day in hours.
but where the science gives many advantages then it also have some disadvantages such as science make industries and cars and airplane they have some benifits bit when the petrol is burn it pollute the air because in its smoke its have many harmful gases such as carbon dioxide. and with the use of science it also makes the human lazy because when science start to give comfort to humans then humans begin to depend on science therefore it also have some bad effects.
by discussing both advantage and the disadvantage of science i think that no doubt science made an essential role for improving the life if human but they also have many disadvantages so i think it not makes the life of human better.
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 the prompt by discussing the role of science, but the development of ideas is limited and somewhat repetitive. While you mention agriculture and transportation as benefits, and pollution and laziness as drawbacks, the arguments lack depth and specific examples. Your position is somewhat contradictory; you state that science plays an essential role but conclude that it does not make life better, which creates confusion regarding your overall stance. To improve, ensure you provide a clear, consistent thesis statement in the introduction and develop each supporting point with more detailed explanations or concrete evidence rather than listing general observations.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into three paragraphs, but the progression of ideas is weak. There is a lack of effective cohesive devices to link sentences and ideas; for example, the transition between the benefits of agriculture and transportation is abrupt. You rely on simple conjunctions like 'and' or 'but' rather than more sophisticated linking words (e.g., 'furthermore', 'consequently', 'however'). Additionally, the paragraphing is not used effectively to separate distinct ideas, as the introduction and body paragraphs are somewhat merged. Using a wider range of transition signals would significantly improve the flow and logical progression of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is basic and repetitive, which limits your ability to express complex ideas. You frequently use simple words like 'make', 'give', and 'advantages'. There are also several spelling errors, such as 'benifits' and 'bit' (instead of 'but'), and word choice issues, such as 'the length of month in weak' (likely meaning 'week'). To achieve a higher band score, you should aim to use more precise vocabulary related to the topic, such as 'technological advancements', 'environmental degradation', or 'societal impact', and focus on accurate spelling and collocation.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The grammar is characterized by frequent errors that occasionally impede communication. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'science make industries'), article usage (e.g., 'the science'), and sentence structure. Many sentences are run-on or lack proper punctuation, making them difficult to follow. You rely almost exclusively on simple sentence structures; there is a lack of complex grammatical forms, such as relative clauses or conditional sentences. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring correct verb tenses, and gradually incorporating more complex structures to demonstrate a wider range of grammatical control.
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