Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-31
IELTS Writing Task 2 question
Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices.
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)
In recent years of topic nowadays has gained significant attention. While some people believe that advantage has argue that disadvantage.This essay will discuss both perspective present my opinion.
On the one hand, nowadays provides several benefits. Firstly, its improve efficient and convenience in daily life. Moreover, it save time and resources. For examples many people rely it on to manage their tasks difficulty. Therefore, it play a crucial rule in modern society.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response is significantly under-length at only 72 words, failing to meet the 250-word minimum requirement. Consequently, the task is only partially addressed. The introduction is vague, and the body paragraph lacks sufficient development or specific examples to support the argument. The position is not clearly maintained, and the ideas are too limited to provide a meaningful response to the prompt. To improve, you must expand your arguments with detailed explanations and relevant examples, ensuring you meet the minimum word count to allow for full development of your ideas.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay attempts to use basic cohesive devices such as 'On the one hand', 'Firstly', and 'Moreover'. However, the logical progression is hindered by the brevity of the text and the lack of a clear structure. The paragraphing is present, but the ideas within the paragraph are not well-connected, making the argument difficult to follow. The referencing is sometimes unclear, such as in the phrase 'rely it on', which lacks a clear antecedent. To improve, focus on linking sentences more fluidly and ensuring each paragraph has a clear topic sentence followed by supporting evidence.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is very basic and repetitive. There are noticeable errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'its improve efficient' (should be 'it improves efficiency') and 'play a crucial rule' (should be 'play a crucial role'). The range of vocabulary is limited, which restricts your ability to express complex ideas clearly. To improve, try to incorporate a wider range of topic-specific vocabulary related to consumerism and decision-making, and pay closer attention to word forms and collocations.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('its improve', 'it save', 'it play') and awkward sentence construction ('In recent years of topic nowadays has gained'). There is a lack of complex sentence structures, and the existing simple sentences are often grammatically incorrect. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, specifically subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles and prepositions. Once these are consistent, begin practicing more complex sentence forms like relative clauses or conditional sentences.
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