Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-10-04
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)
Nowadays, concern about the environmentis growing and more and more individuals are choosing to recycle. However, while the others beleive that recyling is not enough we nee to consume less. In this arguments, we will discuss the both views in the upcoming paragraphs.
On the one hand, recycling is important process for the items. To be more precise, plastics things paper, glasss and bottles should be recycling is the best option because things will be recycle and waste is less than yesterday and one thing is that less cutting of tress we also prevent the environment properly although day by day trees cutting continously or environment shuld danger condition and individals do not breathe properly they face diseases like asthma or heart problems.
On the other hand, most of the people think recycling is not enough they beleive we need to consume less. Mankinds borrow more and more things while they do not use so its not true it mean wastage of money or also damage the environment when people destroy these substances. Most of the persons buy to much electronics things we do not do this because it is bad effect also on human beings. Individuals go outside they buy extra things for fashion but we prevent our life and environment for us. Government should take action for this and the law give people buy only two or three things in a time they do not pursure more items.
In my opinion, it is true that recycling is important but i beleive that consuming less are more essential.
To conclude it, consuming less are crucial while the recycling.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.5 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0
The response addresses all parts of the task by discussing both views on recycling and consumption, and a personal opinion is presented. However, the development of ideas is limited and sometimes unclear. For instance, the discussion on recycling touches upon valid points regarding materials like paper and glass, but the explanation meanders into tree-cutting and health issues without clear logical extension. Similarly, the arguments for consuming less are somewhat repetitive, mentioning that mankind borrows and buys too much without strong supporting examples. The position is visible throughout the essay, but the overall treatment of the prompt remains partially developed and relies on generalisations rather than fully articulated ideas.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0
The essay demonstrates a coherent overall arrangement with a recognisable introduction, body paragraphs addressing each view, and a conclusion. Paragraphing is utilised to separate distinct ideas, such as recycling in the second paragraph and consumption in the third. However, cohesion is often mechanical and faulty. Cohesive devices are sometimes used awkwardly, such as 'In this arguments, we will discuss the both views' or 'To conclude it, consuming less are crucial while the recycling'. Referencing between sentences can also be unclear, making the flow between ideas jerky at times. While the structure is generally followable, the links and transitions require more precision and natural control.
Lexical Resource: Band 4.5
The vocabulary used is limited and minimally adequate for the task. The writer attempts some less common vocabulary, such as 'substances' and 'environment', but these attempts are frequently accompanied by noticeable errors in word choice, spelling, and word form. For example, 'beleive' and 'recyling' show persistent spelling issues, while phrases like 'plastics things paper' and 'electronics things' demonstrate awkward phrasing and unnatural collocations. These errors and the restricted range of vocabulary mean that while the general message is conveyed, the lexical limitations noticeably impact the precision and fluency of the writing.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.5
The writing displays a limited range of sentence structures, relying heavily on simple forms alongside attempts at complex sentences that are frequently faulty. There are numerous errors in grammar and punctuation throughout the text, such as subject-verb agreement issues in 'consuming less are more essential' and tense inconsistencies like 'day by day trees cutting continously'. Articles and prepositions are also frequently misused or omitted, as seen in 'in a time' instead of 'at a time'. These frequent errors require the reader to occasionally pause and interpret the intended meaning, reflecting a restricted control over grammatical structures.
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