Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-08-12

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 5.0)

The Eco tourists - Travelling is responsible that every one knows but no one want to follow that because I can say that now India travelling is in increasing but the effect was wrong. Now India is 176 number polluted country and in the list is only on 177 countries this thing is happening in India but when we are talking in large scale on global level the things are changing in developed nations they are using the many things for travelling mostly tourist prefer the travelling with the paper bags and they avoid to buy plastic bags in other countries minimum usage plastic bags they carry. Also the tourist are demanding in other country for travel electric vehicles and they also love to travel in electric vehicles.

Advantages for environment- friendly tourism.

(1) We get fresh water and fresh air.

(2) We get clean roads.

(3) Healthy life for everyone and our future generations.

Disadvantages for environment- friendly tourism.

(1) We get Very less people for travelling if our country follows plastic ban policy with multiple restrictions. So we get less people.

(2) Increasing Cost in purchasing electronic vehicles.

There are many Situations there are very less disadvantages are there its only about the financial loss but when we think in large Scale that's better for Everyone health and life Quality for Everyone.

There is good spike in the countries like Japan, Germany, Finland they are on big scale promoting the eco-tourism industry and that is the good Start and every country need to follow this. we can say this is the positive trend,

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response addresses the prompt by discussing the positive trend of eco-tourism, but the development is inconsistent. While you identify some advantages and disadvantages, the ideas are presented in a list format rather than a cohesive essay structure. The argument lacks depth; for instance, the points about 'fresh water' and 'clean roads' are asserted without explanation or connection to the tourism industry. The position is clear, but the supporting evidence is anecdotal and lacks the necessary academic rigor expected for Task 2. To improve, you should focus on developing your arguments into full paragraphs with clear topic sentences and supporting examples.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay lacks a standard academic structure, relying on bullet points and fragmented sections rather than paragraphs. There is no clear introduction or conclusion, which makes the progression of ideas difficult to follow. Cohesive devices are largely absent; the transition between the discussion of India and the global perspective is abrupt. The use of referencing is also weak, making it difficult for the reader to track the argument. To achieve a higher score, you must organize your response into a clear introduction, body paragraphs with logical flow, and a summary conclusion, using linking words like 'furthermore', 'consequently', and 'however' to connect your ideas.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. You rely on basic terms like 'things', 'good', and 'bad', which restricts your ability to express complex ideas. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'the effect was wrong' and 'there are very less disadvantages'. While the meaning is generally understandable, the lack of variety and precision prevents a higher score. You should aim to incorporate more topic-specific vocabulary related to environmental issues and tourism, such as 'sustainability', 'carbon footprint', 'conservation', and 'economic viability', to demonstrate a wider range of language.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'tourist are demanding'), sentence fragments, and incorrect article usage. The sentence structures are predominantly simple, and there is a lack of complex grammatical forms. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of capitalization and list formatting. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring that every sentence has a clear subject and verb, and practice using complex structures like relative clauses and conditional sentences to add variety to your writing.

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