Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-09-29
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 4.0)
Despit significant advances in agriculture, many people aroun the world still suffer from hunger.
One of the biggest reason for this issue is not having enough money, most of the money is spent on health and education so very less amount is left for food. another reason is not proper planning or for distribution of food across the country due to wars,
To solve this problem government should provide machinery to farmers
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum length requirement of 250 words, containing only 72 words. Consequently, the task is addressed only minimally and remains severely underdeveloped. While the student attempts to answer both parts of the prompt by briefly mentioning poverty and logistical distribution issues as causes, and suggesting government support in the form of machinery as a solution, these ideas are not sufficiently extended or supported with relevant examples. According to the descriptors, this level of development aligns with a Band 4, as the response falls far short of providing a fully reasoned or complete discussion.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 4.0
The essay is exceptionally brief, consisting of only three rudimentary sentences and a fragmented concluding thought. There is no clear paragraphing structure, as the introduction, body, and conclusion are collapsed or missing. Cohesive devices are largely absent, with only a basic transitional phrase like 'To solve this problem' attempting to link the sections. Information and ideas are not arranged coherently into an overall progression. Based on these organizational shortcomings, the writing corresponds to a Band 4 descriptors where ideas are not arranged coherently.
Lexical Resource: Band 4.0
The vocabulary used is basic and repetitive, featuring noticeable spelling errors such as 'Despit' instead of 'Despite' and 'aroun' instead of 'around'. The student attempts some topical vocabulary related to agriculture and economics, such as 'agriculture', 'money', 'health', and 'machinery', but the range is extremely limited and inadequate for a complete academic response. Word choice lacks precision, and errors occasionally strain the reader's understanding. These features reflect the characteristics of a Band 4 for lexical resource.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.0
The grammatical range is very limited, relying primarily on a few simple or flawed sentence structures. There are noticeable punctuation and structural errors, such as comma splices ('...not enough money, most of the money is spent...') and missing periods at the end of the text. Complex structures are attempted unsuccessfully or left incomplete. Frequent errors in grammar and punctuation are present across the short text, though the basic meaning can still be deciphered. This performance is consistent with a Band 4.
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