Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-07
IELTS Writing Task 2 question
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Student answer (Band 5.0)
Language is the key of communication, without this we cant talk to each other.When we have to experience living in a foreign country and speak there language we can see too many problems like social or practical problems.I am totally agree with this statement. I will give some reasons below to support my answer . Firts of all i will explain the main problem that we face. When we live in foreign countries we must have intract with the people of that country and sometimes we dont know there language and then we cannot talk to each other even if we need any type of help from them . If we want to talk about the shopping malls ,bakeries, public toillets etc.Then we become speechless on that spot .Second of all ,when we have to experience to go hyper markets and intract with the sales man, if we dont know their language how can we ask the prices quality of things. on that time we felt the value of language and also the difficulties of speaking foreign language.I want to share my experience ,once i went on the trip of germany with my friends. One day we decided to went to the shopping mall. When we completed our shopping and want to share some problems of dress fiting ,we become speechless and there was no sounds from our side because we had no knowledge about duetch, that was there mother tongue.After that we felt regret of coming there.
To sum up ,i would like to write every country has there own language and it is importand for there patriots .But when any foreigner come there, he or she will face some hazards or difficulties also some practical problems.
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 the prompt by agreeing with the statement and providing reasons. However, the development is limited. The ideas regarding 'practical problems' (shopping, asking for help) are repetitive and lack depth. The personal example about Germany is relevant but is narrated in a way that focuses more on the anecdote than on analyzing the broader social or practical implications. To reach a higher band, you should expand on the 'social' aspect mentioned in the prompt, such as feelings of isolation or cultural misunderstanding, rather than focusing solely on basic transactional difficulties. The position is clear, but the supporting arguments remain somewhat superficial.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the structure is basic. While there are some cohesive devices used, such as 'First of all' and 'Second of all', they are used in a mechanical way. The progression of ideas is sometimes disjointed, particularly in the transition between the general arguments and the personal anecdote. Referencing is occasionally unclear, and the concluding paragraph is quite brief, failing to effectively summarize the main points or provide a final thought that synthesizes the argument. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring each paragraph has a clear, singular focus would enhance the flow.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and often repetitive. You rely on basic terms like 'problems', 'talk', and 'things'. There are several instances of word-choice errors, such as 'intract' (interact), 'toillets' (toilets), 'duetch' (German), and 'importand' (important). These spelling errors and the lack of precise, academic vocabulary hinder the quality of the response. To improve, you should focus on using more sophisticated synonyms and ensuring correct spelling. For example, instead of 'talk', use 'communicate' or 'convey information', and instead of 'problems', use 'challenges' or 'barriers'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede readability. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('every country has there own language'), article usage, and sentence structure (e.g., 'I am totally agree' should be 'I totally agree'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing spaces after commas and periods. The range of structures is limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences with some attempts at complex ones that often contain errors. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, subject-verb agreement, and proofreading for common errors like 'there' vs 'their'.
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