Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-08-09

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

Concern for the environment is growing rapidly and more and more people are choosing to be 'eco-tourists' - travelling in responsible, environmentally-friendly ways. As a result, the eco-tourism industry is expanding.

To what extent do you think this is a positive trend?

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

Student answer (Band 5.5)

In most of the nations many people nowadays are concern for growing environmental issues, as they are contributing to travel with responsible, environmentally-friendly ways. Consequently, the eco- tourism industry is expanding. I strongly agree with statement as it has positive impacts in climate change as well as it may boost up the economy of the nations.

The major issues related to the environment is climate change. Due to the behavior and activities of the citizens or travelers, environment of tourism destination as well as the whole world is facing the problem of litters. Since the non-degredible nature of the litters has brought several health issues and even the loss of biodiversity in the world. In addition, all the litters has brunt in the open air, it creates the problem of air pollution. As a result, excessive level of CO2 contributes to the climate change. So, considering this kind of activities and to address issues as well as to make the world litter free, tourists are not consuming the packed food. as they are using dry fruit and some energy drinks and enjoying the view.

Moreover, people are taking the serious action on keeping place clean, everyone loves the clean place to visit so the eco tourism is expanding day by day. In the context of Nepal many international and domestic tourists visit here to the natural beauty, So, eco-tourism is highly associated with natural beauty. The research shows that in Nepal number of visitors in Nepal has soar by 3.2% than in the past. It boost the economy of the nations, So, in my opinion is it the incredible to the nation.

In conclusion, many people are concerning about the raising environmental issues as they are choosing to travel eco- friendly way, which definitely expand the eco- tourism and the benefits from this is addressing the problem of climate change and boost up the economy of nations.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response addresses the prompt and maintains a clear position throughout. You have identified two main benefits: environmental protection and economic growth. However, the development of these ideas is somewhat uneven. The second paragraph attempts to discuss climate change but becomes slightly confused when describing litter management, such as the claim that 'all the litters has brunt in the open air.' The connection between eco-tourism and the specific examples provided could be more clearly linked to the 'eco-tourist' concept mentioned in the prompt. To improve, ensure that your supporting arguments are logically connected to the core topic of eco-tourism rather than general environmental issues.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organized into clear paragraphs, which helps the reader follow your argument. You use some cohesive devices like 'Consequently,' 'In addition,' and 'Moreover' to link ideas. However, the use of these devices is sometimes mechanical, and there are instances where the flow is interrupted by awkward phrasing, such as the transition between the discussion of litter and the specific habits of tourists. Referencing is occasionally unclear, particularly in the second paragraph where the subject of 'this kind of activities' is vague. Improving the variety and precision of your linking words will help the progression of your ideas feel more natural.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to communicate your ideas, including terms like 'biodiversity,' 'eco-tourism,' and 'environmentally-friendly.' However, there are several instances of word-choice errors and non-standard collocations, such as 'many people nowadays are concern for' (concerned about), 'non-degredible' (non-biodegradable), and 'has brunt' (is burned). Additionally, the phrase 'boost up' is informal. While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding your message, they limit your score. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise terminology and ensuring that your word forms (e.g., verbs vs. adjectives) are accurate.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You attempt a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but the accuracy is inconsistent. There are frequent errors in subject-verb agreement and article usage, such as 'all the litters has brunt' and 'in the context of Nepal.' Some sentences are also grammatically incomplete or awkward, for example, 'So, in my opinion is it the incredible to the nation.' While you demonstrate an ability to construct complex sentences, the frequency of errors in basic grammar and punctuation is noticeable. Focusing on proofreading for subject-verb agreement and ensuring that your sentences have a clear subject and predicate will significantly improve your clarity and accuracy.

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