Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-10-03
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)
Environmental problems have become a major concern worldwide. While some people believe that loss of particular species of animals and plants is major problem, On the other hand some believe that other environmental issue are main problem of enviornment. This essay discuss about both views before explaning which broader problem deserve more attention.
On the one hand, loss of some particular species of animal and plants is the cause of environmental problems, Because whole ecological system depends on some species and it can disbalance the eco system. In addition, if the predator is instincts then obevisouly number of prey increase and it is very harmful. Moreover, we get some medical products from animal and plants , if they are not available in our enviornment so we are out of some products that we obtained from species.
Actually, others environmetal issues also play a vital role in our life such as Air pollution , water pollution, deforesteration, is the major cause of our environment. Because it harm our whole system like human are also involve in this, For example, In Delhi, there is incresing rate of percentage in air pollution because moter vehicles it can cause human helath, in addition, gases which leaks from factories ot can be harmful for us and there is also one more major threat like disposal and used chemicals which we transfered into rivers, pond. So these issues damaged human, plants and animals so i think other environmental issues are main problem
In conclusion, instinction of some species are main problem of eco system but other issue can cause human and other animals and plants also. I believe that other issue should be given more attention.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0
The response addresses all parts of the task by discussing both views on environmental problems and providing a personal opinion. However, the development of ideas is uneven. For example, while the point about predators and prey is mentioned, it remains somewhat under-developed, and the conclusion simply restates points without adding further synthesis. The position is clear throughout the essay, but the arguments would benefit from greater extension and clearer supporting examples to reach a higher level.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0
The essay presents a coherent overall arrangement with a clear attempt at paragraphing and outlining distinct views. However, cohesion is at times mechanical or faulty, such as the awkward transition "While some people believe... On the other hand some believe..." Referencing is also occasionally unclear, such as the pronoun use in sentences like "it is very harmful" without a precise antecedent. While logical links are present, they do not always flow smoothly from one sentence to the next.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.0
The writer uses an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, successfully incorporating basic environmental terms such as "ecological system," "pollution," and "deforestation." However, there are noticeable spelling and word choice errors throughout the text, such as "enviornment," "disbalance," "instincts" instead of extinct/extinction, and "moter vehicles." These errors do not completely impede communication, but they reflect a limited and developing control over lexical precision.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0
The essay demonstrates a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, attempting structures such as conditional and concessive clauses. However, there are some noticeable errors in grammar and punctuation, including missing articles ("in addition, if predator is..." and "disposed and used chemicals"), incorrect prepositional phrases, and run-on sentence structures in the body paragraphs. These errors occur frequently enough to cause occasional difficulty for the reader, though they rarely obscure the core meaning entirely.
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