Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-07-29

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement.

To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?

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

Student answer (Band 5.5)

It is undeniable that pollution has become a pensive concern in this modern era. In this regard some people claim that enough of the waste from homes is recycled.

I agree to a large extent with this notion due to necessary resources which will outline in forthcoming fragments with logical conclusion.

To commence with there are several benefits noted in fragments. Firstly the people should have fear about fine. To explain it now in this modern era government make the rule that people who didn't recycled the waste and the make road and street ugly by throwing waste it make fine to people by government. Secondly it help to reduce the level of pollution. To elaborate it if we throw the waste in different color of dustbin like green and blue. in green dustbin we can wet waste and in blue we can throw

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, reaching only 144 words. This significantly impacts the development of ideas. While the essay attempts to address the prompt regarding legal requirements for recycling, the arguments are severely underdeveloped and incomplete. The text ends abruptly in the middle of a sentence, meaning the conclusion and a full discussion of the topic are missing. Because the response is substantially under-length and lacks a coherent structure or full development of the prompt's requirements, it falls into the lower band range for task achievement.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay lacks a logical progression of ideas. While there is an attempt to use cohesive devices like 'To commence with' and 'Firstly', the paragraphing is ineffective, and the text is fragmented. The abrupt ending prevents the establishment of a clear overall structure. Referencing is sometimes unclear, and the flow between sentences is disjointed, making it difficult for the reader to follow the argument. To improve, ensure each paragraph has a clear topic sentence and that ideas are linked smoothly using a variety of cohesive devices rather than repetitive or mechanical transitions.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is limited and contains several inaccuracies. For example, the word 'pensive' is used incorrectly in the context of pollution, and 'fragments' is used repeatedly in an unnatural way. There are also issues with word choice, such as 'make the rule' instead of 'enact legislation' or 'implement regulations'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to express complex ideas clearly. To improve, focus on learning collocations and using words in their correct context. Expanding your range of academic vocabulary will help you convey your arguments more precisely.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('government make the rule'), tense usage ('who didn't recycled'), and sentence structure. The essay relies on simple sentence patterns, and attempts at more complex structures are often faulty or incomplete. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing commas and periods. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring consistent verb tenses, and practicing the correct use of articles and prepositions. Proofreading for basic errors like subject-verb agreement will significantly improve your score.

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