Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

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IELTS Writing Task 2 question

The ease of international travel and the spread of various kinds of mass media all over the world have made it more possible than ever for people to know how other people live in other countries.

Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence. Write at least 250 words.

Student answer (Band 4.0)

the ease of international travel can learn a new language , know differents tradition, know the news , the cname of countries and the historique place and we improve our knowledge and it make your brain become more open , we listen some music english ,and if you visited one day some countries you know more news more information it make you have a relationships with the people but we don,' forget the disvantage for the social medial in the bad way it make the other countries impact in our lives , speaking , language , for exemple in tusia when i speak with friend i hear some arabic , french or english word and some people here in tunisia they forgot their principe and priority, cultures, and all the people they wanna leave their countries and study in etranger countries

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 4.0

You identify relevant advantages, including learning languages and traditions, gaining knowledge, and building relationships, and you also recognise possible cultural disadvantages. However, the response only minimally answers the central question: it does not clearly state whether the advantages outweigh the disadvantages, and the ideas are mostly listed rather than explained or supported with examples. The reference to Tunisia and hearing Arabic, French, or English words begins to illustrate cultural influence, but its significance is not made clear. The response is also substantially below the required minimum length, leaving little room to develop the comparison. To improve, state your position directly, explain both sides, and support your judgement with specific examples and consequences.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 3.5

There is a basic sequence from benefits to disadvantages, signalled by “but,” so the reader can recognise the broad direction of your response. However, nearly all the ideas are joined in one long, loosely connected sentence, and the progression between them is difficult to follow. For example, the move from learning languages to music, travel, relationships, and then social media happens without clear grouping or explanation. Some connections, such as “if you visited one day some countries,” are also unclear. Organise the response into paragraphs, with one main idea in each, and use clear topic sentences. Then connect examples to the point they support rather than relying on a chain of “and” clauses.

Lexical Resource: Band 4.5

You attempt vocabulary relevant to the topic, including “tradition,” “knowledge,” “relationships,” “cultures,” and “priority,” and you refer to language and media influences. However, the range is basic and several word choices or forms make the meaning unclear, such as “the cname of countries,” “historique place,” and “the social medial.” Spelling and word-form errors also occur in “differents,” “disvantage,” and “etranger.” These issues sometimes make it hard for the reader to understand the intended point. Build a more accurate topic vocabulary and check spelling and collocations. For example, use “cultural traditions,” “historical sites,” and “social media” to express your ideas more precisely.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.5

You attempt to express several ideas and use a conditional structure in “if you visited one day some countries,” but sentence forms are mostly simple or joined into long strings, with frequent errors in basic grammar and punctuation. For instance, “the ease of international travel can learn” lacks a clear subject, while “it make your brain become more open” has incorrect subject–verb agreement. The response also shifts between “you,” “we,” and “I,” making the sentence patterns less controlled. Commas and apostrophes are often misplaced, and the long opening sentence needs to be divided. Practise complete subject–verb sentences, consistent pronouns, and accurate verb forms before attempting longer structures.

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