Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-08-21

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

In recent years, through the internet, air travel, trade and popular culture, globalisation has rapidly increased. Many people believe that the increased interaction between nations through globalisation is a good thing.

Discuss this view and give your own opinion.

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

Student answer (Band 5.0)

in the past fee years internet has globalized air travel, cultures and trade. it is believed by numerous people that increased interaction between nations is a positive aspect.

internet has made the world a short place where every one is aware of news around the globe. in this way people also knew about other cultures and gradually adapt them in their lives. as traveling has become very common these days and social media plays a crucial role in updating family and friends of ones life.

online trading and shopping has made lives much easier. individuals can shop from any corner of the world with out traveling to that place.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, reaching only 109 words. Consequently, the task is only partially addressed. While the prompt asks for a discussion of the view and the student's own opinion, the response lacks a clear, developed position and fails to provide sufficient supporting evidence or examples. The ideas presented—such as the internet, air travel, and online shopping—are mentioned but remain underdeveloped. To improve, you must expand your arguments with specific examples and ensure you address all parts of the prompt, including a clear introduction, body paragraphs with supporting details, and a conclusion.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response is too short to demonstrate effective paragraphing or a logical progression of ideas. While there is a basic attempt to group ideas, the lack of cohesive devices (such as 'furthermore', 'consequently', or 'in contrast') makes the text feel disjointed. The sentences are simple and lack the necessary links to create a smooth flow of information. To reach a higher band, you need to use a wider range of linking words and ensure that each paragraph has a clear central topic that is logically connected to the next.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary used is basic and repetitive. Phrases like 'made the world a short place' and 'made lives much easier' are imprecise and lack the academic tone required for IELTS Task 2. There is little evidence of less common lexical items or an awareness of collocation. To improve, you should focus on learning topic-specific vocabulary related to globalisation, such as 'interconnectivity', 'cross-cultural exchange', or 'economic integration', and practice using these in context.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors, including missing articles ('internet', 'social media'), incorrect verb forms ('people also knew' instead of 'people also learn'), and punctuation issues (lack of capitalization at the start of sentences). The sentence structures are predominantly simple, with very few attempts at complex sentences. To improve, you must focus on basic sentence construction, subject-verb agreement, and the correct use of articles. Increasing the variety of your sentence structures by using subordinating conjunctions will also help improve your score.

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