Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-09-06

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)

DESPITE SIGNIFICANT MODERN TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, GLOBAL HUNGER REMAINS A CRITICAL RISKS.THIS TROBULING [P[ARADOX IS DRIVEN BY SYSTEMATIC ECONOMIC INEQUALITY AND GEOPOLITICAL CONFLICTS.,RATHER THAN A LACK OF FOOD SUPPLY. HOWEVER, THIS ISSUE CAN BE ADDRESSED THROUGH TARGETED INVESTMENTS IN NETWORK DISTRIBUTION AND COORDINATEFDD INTERNATIONAL INTERVENTION.

THE PRINCIPAL REASON FOR GLOBAL HUNGER LIES IN THE SEVERE INEFFICIENCESD OF FOOD DISTRIBUTION AND ECONOMIC DISPARITIES. MODERN AGRICULTURE PRODUCES MORE THAN ENOUGH SUSTENCE TO FEED THE GLOBAL PRODUCTION,YET WEALTH INEQUALITY DICATES WHO CAN ACCESS IT. IN DEVELOPED NATIONS LARGE QUANTITIES OF FOOD ARE WASTED DAILY ,WHEREAS IMPOVERISHED REGIONS SUFFER FROM ACUTE SHORTAGES BECAuse LOCAL POPULATIONS CANNOT AFFORD FOOD. FURTHERMORE,POLITICAL INSTALIBILITY ALSO CAUSES HUNGER IN THE NATION BECAUSE THE FAR MER DOESNOT GETS QUALITY FOOD MATERIALS TO HARVEST ON TIME AND THEY ALSO DONT GET PROPER AMOUNT ON THE FOOD ITEMS THEUY SELL IN THE MARKET.

TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM ,GOVERNMENTS ANDD INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES MUST PRIORITIZE STRIUCTURAL AND POLIOTICAL REFORMS .FIRST, THE INVESTMENT SHOULD BE DONE ON HARVESTING PRESERVING STORING THE FOOD MATERIALS FPR THE PEOPLE.BY IMPLEMENTING EFFICENT SUPPLYCHAINS SURPLUS FOOD FROM PRODUCTIVE REGIONS CAN BE SAFELY TRANSFERRED TO THE AREAS FACING DIFFOICULTIES ON GETTING FOOD.SECOND THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY MUST TAKE A MORE ASSERTIVE STANCE AGAINST THE DISRUPTION OF FOOD SUPPLIES DURING CONFLICTS.

FOR EXAMPLE,, IF ANY COUN TRY FACES FLOOD OR DAMAGES THE OTHER COUNTIOES SHPOULD HELP THEM TO GET FOOD MATERAILS SO THAT THE PEOPLE SHOULD NOT SUFFER FROM HUNGER.

GLOBAL HUNGER CONTINUES TIO EXIST NOT DUE TO INSUFFICENT FARMING CAPABILITIES BUT BECAUES OF UNEVEN WEALTH DISTRIBUTION ANDF POLITICAL WELFARE.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response addresses both parts of the prompt: reasons for global hunger and potential solutions. The position is clear from the introduction. However, the development of ideas is somewhat uneven. While the point about food distribution and economic disparity is relevant, the explanation regarding political instability is slightly underdeveloped and repetitive. The solutions provided, such as structural reforms and international intervention, are logical but could benefit from more specific, concrete examples beyond a general mention of natural disasters. Overall, the response covers all requirements of the task, but the depth of analysis is limited, placing it in the Band 6 range.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, with a clear introduction, body paragraphs for reasons and solutions, and a conclusion. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'Furthermore', 'First', and 'Second', though some transitions feel a bit mechanical. There are issues with punctuation and spacing throughout the text, such as the double commas and missing spaces after periods, which occasionally disrupt the flow of reading. Referencing is generally clear, but the paragraphing could be more effectively utilized to separate distinct ideas more cleanly. The overall progression of ideas is coherent, but the mechanical errors in formatting slightly detract from the cohesion.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing the writer to express ideas clearly. There are attempts to use less common vocabulary like 'paradox', 'inefficiencies', and 'disparities'. However, there are frequent spelling errors (e.g., 'TROBULING', 'COORDINATEFDD', 'INEFFICIENCESD', 'SUSTENCE', 'INSTALIBILITY', 'STRIUCTURAL', 'POLIOTICAL') and some word choice inaccuracies (e.g., 'political welfare' instead of 'political instability'). While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding the message, they are frequent enough to limit the score. A wider range of precise vocabulary and more accurate spelling would be required for a higher band.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The essay uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors, particularly with subject-verb agreement ('the farmer does not gets', 'they also dont get') and article usage. Punctuation is also a significant issue, with many instances of missing spaces after punctuation marks and erratic capitalization. While the meaning is generally conveyed, these persistent errors in basic grammar and punctuation require the reader to work harder to follow the text. The range of structures is sufficient for the task, but the lack of accuracy in basic sentence construction limits the score.

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