Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-07-27

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems.

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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

Student answer (Band 5.5)

while some believe main environmental problem with loss of particular species of plants and animals moreover citizens can say more important environmental problems.

it can mainly on environmental loss in particular species of plants and animals more equal I agree that environmental problem in the plants and animals.

It promotes a environmental of particular plants and animals in the world Disagree because plants and animals are not always important environmental problem.

more equal The majority of people do not live in the houses to playing they went for parks with green plants under Trees they want to play and also but they want to see real animals in the ZOO park now in the cities Agree because it's fair for example when people can has more work stress they want peace so they went for beautiful environmental,

for example animals also improve children Knowledge to see real animals like birds.

In My opinion plants and animals are important in environmental for people and Kids to improve their knowledge to see real animals, birds.

All through it may make some people main environmental problem effects on health conductions.

It's fair that the loss of particular species of plants and animals in the world.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response fails to address the prompt effectively. While it acknowledges the two views, the arguments are underdeveloped and often incoherent. The position is unclear, and the essay is significantly under the 250-word minimum requirement, which severely limits the ability to develop ideas. The content lacks a logical discussion of the environmental problems mentioned, instead focusing on unrelated points about parks and zoos. Because the response is under-length and lacks a clear, sustained argument, it does not meet the requirements for a higher band.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay lacks a logical structure. Paragraphs are disjointed, and the progression of ideas is difficult to follow. There is a lack of cohesive devices, and where they are used, they are often misused (e.g., 'moreover', 'all through'). The referencing is unclear, making it difficult to identify the relationship between the sentences. The overall arrangement is not coherent, and the lack of clear paragraphing makes the text appear as a series of disconnected thoughts rather than a structured argument.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive. The student struggles to use words in the correct context, such as 'environmental of particular plants' or 'health conductions'. There is no attempt to use a wider range of vocabulary or less common lexical items. Many phrases are grammatically incorrect or lack the necessary precision to convey meaning effectively. The reliance on basic, often misused words significantly hinders the clarity of the response.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that impede communication. Sentence structures are often fragmented or incomplete, such as 'while some believe main environmental problem with loss of particular species...'. There is a lack of control over basic grammar, including subject-verb agreement, article usage, and sentence construction. Complex structures are attempted but are almost always faulty, leading to confusion. The high frequency of errors makes the text difficult to read and understand.

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