Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-08-18

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

Concern for the environment is growing and more and more people are choosing to recycle. But some people suggest that recycling is not enough. They believe we need to consume less.

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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

Student answer (Band 5.0)

In this essay, we can talk about recycling. In which recycling is a good process in which we can manage all the environment pollution things that are very serious to our environment health. So we can keep conscious for the environment and gave the better idea to the government for recycling the products such as plastic.

On the other hand, consume less things are also the better idea because we use and waste many products without any concern. So, we can use less things and do not waste many products.

For instance, many products in the country have wasted because many people buy the products without knowing about the product quality. So, if they do not know about the product then they waste the product.

In my opinion, we all can use those things that we can use them easily. And we also recycle the products because the product are used by the needy people. We also consume less things and don't buy the unnecessary things.

In conclusion, people can use those things that is useful for their own purposes , not those things that they don't use them. And recycling are also the best way in which their is no environmental pollution are present. So, the patients and the other allergic people in the world can be healthy by this precision. In which both purposes have the advantages because they are very benificial for the public which is present in the environment. And they live the healthy life easily.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response addresses both views—recycling and consuming less—but the development is superficial. The arguments are repetitive and lack specific, relevant examples to support the claims. For instance, the mention of 'needy people' and 'allergic people' is tangential and does not directly address the environmental impact of consumption. The position is stated but lacks the depth required for a higher band. To improve, you should focus on providing clear, logical reasons for why one approach might be more effective than the other, rather than simply stating that both are 'good ideas'.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the progression of ideas is often unclear. While some cohesive devices are used (e.g., 'On the other hand', 'In conclusion'), they are often used mechanically or incorrectly. Referencing is frequently confusing, such as in the final paragraph where the connection between recycling and 'allergic people' is disjointed. The flow between sentences is often interrupted by awkward phrasing, making it difficult for the reader to follow the argument logically. Improving the use of transition signals and ensuring each paragraph has a clear, singular focus would enhance coherence.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and often repetitive. Phrases like 'environment pollution things' and 'use less things' are imprecise and lack the academic tone required for Task 2. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'environment health' instead of 'environmental health' and 'precision' used incorrectly in the conclusion. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to express complex ideas clearly. To improve, focus on learning topic-specific collocations related to the environment and sustainability, and avoid using generic words like 'things' or 'products' repeatedly.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The essay relies heavily on simple sentence structures, and attempts at more complex sentences often result in grammatical errors. There are frequent mistakes in subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'recycling are also the best way', 'product are used') and article usage. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with spaces missing before commas. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar structures limits the score. Focusing on mastering subject-verb agreement and the correct use of plural/singular nouns would significantly improve the accuracy of your writing.

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