Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-30

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)

Absoloutely, differnent people have different type of mindsets on the one hand people says that the main environmental problem of our time is loss of particular species of of different kinds of plants and animals but some people have different minset they think this dosen't matter according to them there are more environmental problems so i'll explain u both i n my point of view.

Well, there are two types of people i our society and both have different types of mindsets. first we discuss the people who say the main environmental problem is the lost of species of different plants and animals . this is also a main cause of environmental problem because plants and animals plays very important role in the environment to main n it clean and green .On the other hand, some peoples say that is not a main cause if environmental problem there are many more things which effects our environment i also think so their are many other reasons of our environmental problems like a lot of traffic also have a very big effect on our environment there are many industries which have different types of wastes which effects our environment very badly for example in textlie industry their are many types of wastes like chemical is used on large scale which effects ozone layer very badly and their are many large killens are used to diy cloths so it has also very big effects on our environment.

In conclusion, their is a very important role of particular plants and animal species but on the other hand some people say that there are many environmental problems so according to my point of view both have there own point of view and both are right

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response addresses both sides of the argument, but the development is quite limited. While you mention the loss of species and other environmental issues like traffic and industrial waste, the arguments lack depth and specific evidence. The introduction is informal and repetitive, and the conclusion is underdeveloped, failing to clearly synthesise the arguments or provide a well-supported personal opinion. To improve, you should aim to expand on your points with more detailed explanations and ensure your position is clearly stated and maintained throughout the essay.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the structure is weak. The introduction is overly conversational and lacks a clear thesis statement. Transitions between ideas are often missing or repetitive, such as the frequent use of 'on the other hand' and 'different types of'. The flow of ideas is somewhat disjointed, making it difficult for the reader to follow the progression of your argument. Improving the use of cohesive devices and ensuring each paragraph has a clear topic sentence would significantly enhance the logical flow of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is basic and repetitive. You frequently use simple words like 'main', 'different', and 'things' rather than more precise academic terminology. There are also several spelling errors, such as 'Absoloutely', 'differnent', 'minset', 'killens', and 'textlie'. While the meaning is generally clear, the lack of variety and the recurring spelling mistakes limit your ability to express complex ideas effectively. To reach a higher band, focus on learning synonyms for common words and proofreading your work for spelling accuracy.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The essay relies heavily on simple sentence structures, and there are frequent grammatical errors throughout. Issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'plants and animals plays'), incorrect article usage, and run-on sentences that lack proper punctuation. The informal tone, such as using 'u' instead of 'you', is inappropriate for an academic task. While the errors do not completely prevent communication, they are frequent enough to distract the reader. You should practice using a wider variety of complex sentence structures and focus on basic grammatical accuracy, particularly with verb forms and punctuation.

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