Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-12
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)
As we live in the country we have to speak in foreign language because of language bariers so English is the foreign language in the country. If we speak English every where then on one in the country will understand us because here in India we speak in Hindi so the people who did't study or done practices of English they not speak or understand English.
Some time English speaking make problem in social areas like in the train or any other markets by that you might get in the fight or the problem which is practical problems.
One time i am walking with my friend who came from Oddisa she don't know Hindi so she like to speak in the English So the train ticket master ask him for the ticket and she thought that the train master is flirting and give comments that why she had a bad arrgument and also that was solve by me and that time i realised that speaking in the foreign language can cause trouble.
By the incident i can agree with the statement that living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems as well as practical problems.
However i am disagree because for the development of the country we have to speak or have to understand the foreign language and learn the things from it for the future generation. It is not the hard language English is easy but we have to practices to accept the language.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.5 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response addresses the prompt but lacks a clear, consistent position. While you acknowledge the social and practical problems, your argument becomes contradictory in the final paragraph where you state you 'disagree' with the premise. The ideas are under-developed; the personal anecdote about the train ticket is relevant but lacks a strong link to the broader societal implications of language barriers. To improve, ensure your position is established in the introduction and maintained throughout, providing more balanced, academic reasoning rather than relying solely on a single personal experience.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay lacks a clear structure. Paragraphing is used, but the transitions between ideas are abrupt and often confusing. For example, the shift from the personal anecdote to the conclusion is disjointed. There is a lack of cohesive devices (such as 'furthermore', 'consequently', or 'in contrast') to link sentences and ideas logically. The progression of thought is difficult to follow, and the referencing is sometimes unclear, making it hard for the reader to track your argument. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring each paragraph has a clear topic sentence would significantly enhance the flow.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, often relying on basic terms like 'problem' or 'speak'. There are several instances of awkward phrasing and incorrect word choices, such as 'done practices of English' instead of 'practiced English' and 'the train master' instead of 'ticket inspector'. The range is insufficient to express complex ideas clearly. To reach a higher band, you should focus on learning collocations and more precise academic vocabulary related to social issues and language acquisition, while also paying closer attention to word forms and spelling.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5
The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that often impede communication. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement ('she don't know', 'they not speak'), tense usage ('One time i am walking'), and sentence structure. Many sentences are run-on or lack necessary punctuation, making them difficult to parse. There is very little evidence of complex sentence structures, and the errors in basic grammar are pervasive. Focusing on mastering simple sentence construction and ensuring consistent verb tenses would be a good starting point for improvement.
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