Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-08-19
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 eassy we discuss that some people think Recycling is very imortant for the clean enviorment it reduce the pollution and help to clean the enviorment because it can reduce the pollution and the waste plastic that has no more use it can be recycle for the further use and prevent our land our water our beautiful sights form pollution. but if we do not recycle the plastic then it will have many disadvantage in future this disadvantage include polluted our lands our lakes and our life.
And some people think that that recycling is not enough to reduce the pollution they think that if we really want to prevent our earth crust form pollution then we must be consume less plastic. they think that it is a better and efficient way to reduce the pollution. in the current era we can use the plastic as we use anything to eat. in the work of our daily life we mostly use the plastic. such as a person how go to market and buy something the must use the shopping bag which is made by plastic. a person buy a cold drink the cold drink is must be filled in a plastic bottel because plastic is a cheap material but it polluted our earth very badly.
By discussing the both i think that the goverment can recycle the plastic in a big scale because plastic become an essential use for every human. so i think it is impossibe to reduce the use of plastic.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response addresses both views—recycling and consuming less—but the development is superficial. While you mention the importance of recycling and the argument for reducing consumption, the ideas are repetitive and lack depth or specific examples. Your own opinion is stated at the end, but it is not well-integrated into the essay structure. To improve, ensure each paragraph has a clear topic sentence and provides logical support or real-world examples to justify your claims. The conclusion should also clearly summarise your position rather than introducing new, underdeveloped arguments.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay lacks a clear structure. There is no introduction or conclusion, and the paragraphing is inconsistent. Cohesive devices are largely absent; you rely on simple conjunctions like 'and' or 'but' to link ideas, which makes the flow mechanical. For example, the transition between the two views is abrupt. To reach a higher band, you need to use a wider range of linking words (e.g., 'furthermore', 'consequently', 'on the other hand') and ensure that each paragraph focuses on a single, coherent idea that progresses logically to the next.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, often relying on basic terms like 'pollution', 'plastic', and 'use'. There are frequent spelling errors such as 'eassy', 'imortant', 'enviorment', and 'bottel'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to discuss the topic with precision. You should focus on learning topic-specific collocations and synonyms to avoid repeating the same words. For instance, instead of repeating 'reduce the pollution', try using 'mitigate environmental degradation' or 'curb waste accumulation'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('a person how go to market'), article usage, and sentence structure (many sentences are run-on or lack proper punctuation). The range of structures is limited to simple sentences, with few attempts at complex forms. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, including correct verb tenses and pluralisation, before attempting more complex grammatical structures. Proofreading for basic errors like missing 's' on verbs is essential.
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