Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-30

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

In spite of the advances made in agriculture, many people around the world still go hungry.

Why is this the case?

What can be done about this problem?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Student answer (Band 5.5)

Nowadays , many farmers grow huge amount of crops, still some people do not have enough food to eat. There are plethora of reasons that why people are surviving from this circumstances and also have some solutions to overcome these issues.

On the one hand , is poverty. To explain it, these days majority of the people do not buy food because they have not sufficient amount of money . it is not only expensive for them but also they lack of job . consequently , they are not able to pay for their basic needs. Moreover, climate change is another main factor, which causes the food problems. Many farmers survive from fluids and heavy rain because it damage the whole crops, which are grown by them. For example, in 2023 most of the crops were damage by fluids and people were died because of food equality. As a result, climate is effective to harm the crops.

On the other hand, if governments takes steps to reduce this problem, it will be diminish soon. They should provide job opportunities to their citizens so that people are able to earn well paid sellary and fulfill their basic needs . such as food and shelter. As a consequence, individuals do not face difficulties to eat food. Furthermore, Administration can also provide fundings and good fertilizers to farmers. It is not only a convenient way to produce a healthy

corps but also they can easily grow food with protein, calcium and potassium. which will be very helpful to stay fit and energetic for individuals.

In conclusion, although many people survive from food problems, legal authorities should impliment these rules that people can easily carry food and eat them.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response addresses both parts of the prompt: reasons for hunger and potential solutions. However, the development of ideas is somewhat superficial. For instance, the explanation of poverty is brief, and the link between climate change and food security is hampered by imprecise language (e.g., 'fluids' instead of 'floods'). While the solutions are relevant, they lack depth; the suggestion to provide 'good fertilizers' is a bit simplistic. To reach a higher band, you should expand on your points with more specific examples or logical steps, ensuring that the connection between the cause and the effect is clearly articulated throughout the essay.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. You use some cohesive devices like 'On the one hand', 'Moreover', and 'In conclusion'. However, the use of these devices is sometimes mechanical or slightly inaccurate, such as 'if governments takes steps... it will be diminish soon'. Additionally, some transitions between sentences are abrupt, and the logical flow within paragraphs is occasionally disrupted by grammatical errors. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear, singular focus would significantly enhance the coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks precision and variety. There are several instances of incorrect word choice or collocation, such as 'surviving from this circumstances', 'fluids' (intended as floods), and 'well paid sellary'. You also use 'corps' instead of 'crops'. While you attempt to use some topic-specific vocabulary, the frequent errors in word formation and spelling occasionally impede the clarity of your message. To improve, focus on learning the correct context for words and pay closer attention to spelling and common collocations related to global issues.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The essay contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout. Common issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'governments takes'), incorrect verb forms (e.g., 'were damage', 'were died'), and missing articles or prepositions. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with sentence fragments and comma usage. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar structures prevents the essay from reaching a higher band. You should focus on mastering subject-verb agreement and consistent verb tense usage to improve your accuracy.

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