Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-25

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 5.5)

People have different views about the causes of environmental problems. Some people say that loss of particular species and animals are the main problem. Whereas, others disagree that statement and talk about more important environmental problems. In my opinion, I think there are more important problem exists than the loss of species.

There are a number of reasons for the environmental problems. One such big problem is climate change. Because the world temprature increased day by day, that reason the global eco system also face the verious types of problems. Global warming is one of them. For that reason the sea level increased, which harms the eco system very badly. Also the urbanization plays a vital role to increased global warming. For example, people cutting down tress to make their shelter, for that reason many forest tress are cut down and some other also decrised rapidly. Various types of pollution also plays a vital role for that environmental problem.

Despite the above arguments, there are aslo some problems. Like, loss of various types of animals and species also cause environment problems. For that reason, the eco system inflect very badly. Animals and species are depend on each other, so if any species or animal vanish from the eco system that causes problem to other animals life badly. Because that reason, others animals and species also fall in danger in upcoming years.

In conclution, lost of species badly effect the environment. On the other hand, I think climate change, pollution and global warming are the major issue for environment problem. If the climate are not in good condition, the eco system falls automatically and the animals also suffers a lot. So in my opinion, I think others problem which I described in the passage is more important environment problem than lost of species and animals.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response addresses both sides of the argument and provides a clear personal opinion. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. While you mention climate change and pollution as more significant problems, the explanation of why these are more critical than biodiversity loss is underdeveloped. The arguments rely on general statements rather than specific, well-supported examples. To reach a higher band, you should expand on the causal links between climate change and ecosystem collapse with more depth and precision. The position is consistent throughout, but the supporting arguments lack the depth required for a higher score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, each with a clear focus. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Despite the above arguments' and 'On the other hand' to link ideas. However, the use of these devices is sometimes mechanical or slightly inaccurate, such as 'Because that reason' or 'For that reason' used repeatedly. The progression of ideas is generally clear, but the transitions between sentences could be smoother to improve the flow of the argument. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different viewpoints and your own opinion.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks the range and precision expected at higher bands. You rely on basic terms like 'big problem' and 'badly', which are repetitive. There are also several spelling errors, such as 'temprature', 'verious', 'aslo', and 'conclution'. While your meaning is generally clear, the lack of more sophisticated or academic vocabulary limits your score. To improve, focus on using more precise collocations and synonyms to avoid repetition and demonstrate a wider range of lexical items.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The essay contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede the flow. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('the climate are not', 'various types of pollution also plays'), incorrect word forms ('lost of species' instead of 'loss of species'), and awkward phrasing ('that reason the global eco system also face'). While you attempt complex sentences, the control over them is inconsistent. Improving your grasp of basic sentence construction and proofreading for common errors would significantly enhance the clarity and accuracy of your writing.

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