Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-09-03
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)
Well its true that daily environments problems are leveling up through the ages even though we have much resources to tackle with them. Many people believe that recycling items can help prevent the problem,while some other says that only recycling is not enough ,we must have to consume less so that it would happen less.I am going to discuss both views then will conclude my prospective.
On the one hand ,consuming less harmful to environments items can handle these draw backs as some extent.For instance,although resource like hand pumps and water filtration plants are being installed every where, people prefer purified water bottles.Therefore when it lefts empty it becomes a waste and often blocks pipes moreover danger to the water life much before recycling.Hence if we minimize them and start use of fresh water we can prevent many situations related to the environment.
On the other hand,people's tend toward recycling is holding back many obstacles.Like we cannot minimize each item of most in need.For example, when ever we go for shopping at supermarkets we get shopping bags which are also then wasted ,but nowadays technology is helping many environment related problems like there are now many bags in the markets which are completely dissolevable in water.Often people have to take them due to the cannot bring things without them,its the thing of our daily use.In conclusion we cannot just left them to prevent the problem but we can use environment friendly items,which are easy to recycle.
After dicsussing both prospectives i came on that its mostly depends on our use ,sometimes we can minimize the resources and other time we can use the tecnonl;u to
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 regarding recycling and consuming less, but the development of these ideas is inconsistent. While you attempt to discuss both sides, the arguments are often unclear or confusing. For example, the paragraph on consuming less focuses on water bottles and pipes, which does not clearly link to the broader concept of 'consuming less' as a sustainable practice. Furthermore, the conclusion is incomplete and fails to clearly state your own opinion, which is a requirement of the prompt. To improve, ensure each paragraph has a clear topic sentence and that your personal position is explicitly stated and maintained throughout the essay.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the logical progression of ideas is frequently interrupted by unclear phrasing and awkward transitions. While you use some cohesive devices like 'On the one hand' and 'For instance', their effectiveness is limited by the underlying confusion in the sentences they connect. Referencing is sometimes unclear, such as in the final paragraph where the pronoun 'them' lacks a clear antecedent. To improve, focus on ensuring that each sentence flows naturally into the next and that your paragraphing serves to separate distinct ideas rather than just breaking up the text.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary range is limited and often imprecise, which occasionally impedes the reader's understanding. You rely on basic phrasing and struggle with collocations, such as 'daily environments problems are leveling up' or 'people's tend toward recycling'. There are also several spelling errors, such as 'dissolevable' and 'tecnonl;u', which suggest a lack of control over more complex vocabulary. To reach a higher band, focus on learning word families and common collocations related to environmental topics, and ensure you proofread your work to correct basic spelling mistakes.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains a high frequency of grammatical errors that often make the meaning difficult to follow. There are frequent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'some other says'), sentence structure (e.g., 'when it lefts empty'), and punctuation. The range of structures is limited, and attempts at complex sentences often result in errors that obscure your intended message. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, specifically ensuring that subjects and verbs agree and that clauses are connected correctly. Practising simple, error-free sentences is a better strategy than attempting complex structures that you cannot yet control.
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