Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-07-28

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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

Student answer (Band 7.0)

Some believe that the loss of certain species of plants and animals it the most concerning environmental problem in our time. Whereas others say that there more important problems in hand.

In this age, our planet is facing numerous problems, one of those is that the fauna and flora

are losing a number of species, some are already extinct and others are on the verge of it. When nature loses and entire species, it is not just that a certain animal or plant no longer exists, it a whole loop disappearing from the food chain. It disrupts the balance of entire ecosystems which itself poses several other problems that can snowball into a much larger one and we might start losing creatures at a much alarming rate. That's why it is seen as a very crucial topic that activists and environmentalists have been studying and trying prevent . While this is all true, saying that species extincting is the main environmental problem cannot be further from the truth. The loss of animal and plants is only an effect and its cause should be the main concern. As such, Plants die due to unfavorable changes in the atmosphere such as extremes temperatures, droughts and floods while the main causes of animal deaths are the loss of natural habitat and rarity of food and water. All the mentioned issues can be traced back to climate change and global warming which should be our primary concern. So as a collective, we should aim to solve those problems if we want to ensure the survival of our planet and the continuation of life on it. I believe that the main environmental concern should be global warming, its causes and how we can fix it because tackling

To conclude, it is true that the extinction of particular species should be a concern, but when we look at the bigger picture we will see that it is merely a symptom of a much bigger problem that threatens the entire planet.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The response addresses both sides of the argument and provides a clear personal opinion. The ideas are relevant, particularly the distinction between the loss of species as a symptom and climate change as the root cause. However, the development is slightly uneven; the final paragraph is incomplete, as the sentence 'tackling' cuts off abruptly, which leaves the argument unfinished. Despite this, the main points are well-supported with logical reasoning regarding ecosystem balance and the broader environmental context. To reach a higher band, ensure that all arguments are fully concluded and that the essay structure remains consistent throughout.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The essay is generally coherent, with a logical progression of ideas from the introduction to the body paragraphs. Paragraphing is used to separate the two viewpoints, which helps the reader follow the argument. Cohesive devices such as 'While this is all true' and 'As such' are used effectively to link ideas. However, the abrupt ending of the second body paragraph disrupts the flow and cohesion of the final section. Improving the transition between the body paragraphs and ensuring that the conclusion is fully integrated would enhance the overall structure.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, with some good topic-specific collocations such as 'fauna and flora', 'ecosystems', and 'global warming'. There are some minor errors in word formation and usage, such as 'species extincting' (should be 'species extinction') and 'at a much alarming rate' (should be 'at a much more alarming rate'). While the range is sufficient to convey meaning clearly, it lacks the sophistication and precision required for a higher band. Incorporating more varied and precise academic vocabulary would strengthen this area.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

The essay demonstrates a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'it the most concerning' (missing 'is'), 'there more important problems' (missing 'are'), and 'it a whole loop' (missing 'is'). Punctuation is generally functional, though there are some issues with comma usage and sentence fragments. While these errors do not significantly impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and ensuring all sentences have a clear main verb would improve accuracy.

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