Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-09-22
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)
It has been observe that, as concerns about nature destruction increae day by day, many people obeting for eco- tourism during their travels. they believe that, this approach they enhance their experience while being environmentally safe .I agree with this perspective i will discuss my view points in upcoming paragraphs.
The rising level of pollution worldwide,exponent of eco -tourism are taking significat steps to promote a substaintial way of traveling that reduce environment to harm . Additionally , using eco- friendly ways like eco- vehicles , recycling products, it helps to reduce the traffic and environment issues . furthermore, using ec-friendly prouct increase awarness among people that help to save the environmental issues. For example, car polling, or elctric vehicles help to reduce the air pollution that is the positive thing.
Moreover, this trend foster not only help the individuals appriciate the values of natural habitans but also contributed balnced lifestyle. The eco- tourist help to make eco friendly habitual choice for many people and it can leads to consedrabily savings. it also aware the people about the eco- tourists . For example Many countries used ecectric buses like New Zealan, Canada, UK and India that help to reduce the environmental harm.
In conclusion, I believe that using eco-friendly tourists convey the positive message and reduce pollution globally , ultimately create better humanity.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.5 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response attempts to address the topic of whether eco-tourism is a positive trend, expressing general agreement and touching on environmental awareness and benefits such as reducing air pollution. However, the ideas are underdeveloped and repetitive, lacking deep exploration or specific, well-articulated examples. Furthermore, the response is under the minimum length requirement, containing only 223 words instead of the required 250, which directly impacts the thoroughness of the task response. The position is stated but remains somewhat superficial throughout. According to the band descriptors, this performance aligns closely with a band 5.0, where the task is addressed only partially and ideas remain limited and under-developed.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is divided into paragraphs, showing an attempt at a basic structure including an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. However, the logical progression is frequently disrupted by awkward transitions, repetitive phrasing, and abrupt shifts in ideas. Cohesive devices are used mechanically or inaccurately (such as 'moreover', 'furthermore', and 'in conclusion'), and referencing is often unclear, as seen in sentences like 'they believe that, this approach they enhance their experience'. Paragraphing is attempted, but internal paragraph cohesion is weak. Overall, this reflects a band 5.0 level, where there is some organization and paragraphing, but a clear overall progression is lacking and cohesive devices are inadequate or faulty.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.5
The vocabulary used is very limited and basic, with numerous spelling and word-choice errors that impede communication at times. Examples include 'observe' written as 'observe', 'increae' for 'increase', 'obeting' for 'opting', 'substaintial' for 'substantial', 'prouct' for 'product', 'awarness' for 'awareness', 'appriciate' for 'appreciate', 'habitans' for 'habitats', 'balnced' for 'balanced', and 'consedrabily' for 'considerably'. While the student attempts some less common vocabulary such as 'eco-tourism' and 'environmentally-friendly', the high frequency of spelling and morphological errors places the response firmly at a band 4.5 or 5.0 level, where lexical range is limited and noticeable errors cause difficulty for the reader.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5
The grammatical range is extremely limited, relying heavily on simple structures and basic sentence patterns. Attempts at complex sentences are almost universally flawed by missing verbs, incorrect prepositions, and severe structural errors, such as in 'I agree with this perspective i will discuss my view points' (comma splice and missing punctuation) and 'the eco- tourist help to make eco friendly habitual choice'. Punctuation and capitalization are frequently neglected throughout the text. Errors are very frequent and often cause strain for the reader in understanding the intended meaning. This is characteristic of a band 4.0 or 4.5 response, where grammatical control is poor and errors frequently distort meaning.
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