Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-07

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 5.0)

Environment paly a very crucial role in whole earth in which people and animals eat and bread and i will explain both of the given points of people in the upcoming pharagraph with my own opinion.

On the one hand, the individuals who says that main environmental problem is that extention of rear species of plant and animals. To explain it yes it is a very important issue of lossing species of nature and livingbeens which can make bad effect on the food cycle and distrube the cycle also which is not good for earth also for example there was an resarch in oxford university which shows that there countable wight lions are left in the world and wich are left that are in the zoos not in the wild life because hunters hunt them and sell their skin in black market.

On the other hand, there are some peoples thay says that there are more different types of problems in world . one of them is biodegredation for explain it in this modren era many of forests are cut for instolation of industries and houses which leads to aforestation according to the resarch human cut millions of the trees for bulding houses and factories which lead to the bad air qulity which is not good for the humans also.

In my own opnion, i think that we have to save loss species of natural habitade and animals.

To conclude it, both of the given points are correct on their point of views and they paly very crucial role to discuse

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response addresses both sides of the argument and provides a personal opinion, meeting the basic requirements of the prompt. However, the development of ideas is limited. The discussion regarding the loss of species is somewhat repetitive, and the argument concerning other environmental problems is hindered by significant vocabulary errors, such as using 'biodegredation' and 'aforestation' incorrectly. The position is stated but lacks depth and supporting evidence. To improve, you should expand on your arguments with more specific, accurate examples and ensure that the link between your chosen environmental problems and their global impact is clearly explained.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate, such as 'To explain it yes it is' and 'for explain it in this modren era'. The logical flow between sentences is frequently interrupted by grammatical errors and awkward phrasing. While there is an attempt to use transition signals like 'On the one hand' and 'On the other hand', the internal cohesion within paragraphs is weak. Improving the variety and accuracy of linking words will help create a smoother progression of ideas.

Lexical Resource — Band 4.5

The vocabulary is quite limited and contains frequent errors that occasionally impede communication. There are several spelling mistakes, such as 'paly' for 'play', 'extention' for 'extinction', 'rear' for 'rare', 'livingbeens' for 'living beings', and 'modren' for 'modern'. Furthermore, word choice is often imprecise; for example, 'biodegredation' is used incorrectly to describe deforestation, and 'aforestation' is used to mean the opposite of its actual definition. To reach a higher band, you need to focus on accurate spelling and using words in their correct context, while also attempting to incorporate more sophisticated vocabulary related to environmental issues.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5

The essay relies on simple sentence structures, and there are frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, and sentence construction throughout the text. Examples include 'Environment paly a very crucial role', 'the individuals who says', and 'there are some peoples thay says'. Subject-verb agreement is inconsistent, and there is a lack of complex sentence structures. Punctuation is also problematic, with missing commas and run-on sentences. To improve, you should focus on mastering basic sentence patterns, ensuring subject-verb agreement, and practicing the use of complex structures like relative clauses and conditional sentences to demonstrate better control.

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