Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-09-05
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 5.0)
The topic of the waste recycling is very important and necessary in today's world. it's also something people should be aware of because in the modern day it's genuinely know about the pollution and damage causing to earth because of poor waste management.
In my opinion the government should make people aware of waste management and recycling. They can done it by various ways like advertisement and making social awareness about it. if it's necessary then government should make laws on waste management because it's something which is a need of the society.
people are dumping and polluting there waste where they want which should not be tolerated government have to take this matter seriously and if needed there should be laws of waste management and recycling.
in my opinion we have got one world which have been damaged more than enough. as an citizen of our planet it is needed to take care of it by doing things which are needed .
the problem about waste management is people don't think it's a big issue but it is definitely a big issue which people should be aware of and it's the government responsibility to make it happen.
in my country i have experienced poor waste management and lack of awareness among people.
which is a serious concern here , however the government has Opened there eyes and have looked into this matter and are trying to make it possible that people are aware of waste management and we can control the pollution accouring around the country.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response addresses the prompt by discussing the role of government and legislation in recycling. However, the development of ideas is limited. The essay relies on repetitive statements about the importance of recycling and the need for government intervention without providing specific examples or a nuanced exploration of the 'extent' to which laws are necessary. The position is clear but lacks depth, and the arguments are somewhat superficial. To improve, you should explore the potential drawbacks of mandatory laws or compare them with alternative strategies like educational campaigns, providing concrete evidence or logical reasoning to support your stance.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay lacks a clear structure. The paragraphing is inconsistent, with several very short paragraphs that do not follow a logical progression of ideas. Cohesive devices are largely absent or used incorrectly, such as the repetitive use of 'in my opinion' and 'it is'. The flow between sentences is often disjointed, making it difficult for the reader to follow the argument. To improve, ensure each paragraph has a clear topic sentence and use a wider variety of linking words (e.g., 'furthermore', 'consequently', 'on the other hand') to connect your ideas more effectively.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is basic and repetitive. Phrases like 'big issue', 'take care of it', and 'make it happen' are too informal and lack the precision required for an academic essay. There are also errors in word choice, such as 'accouring' (occurring) and 'there' instead of 'their'. To reach a higher band, you need to incorporate more academic vocabulary related to environmental issues and government policy, and pay closer attention to correct collocations and spelling.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'They can done it'), incorrect verb tenses, and missing articles. Sentence structures are mostly simple or contain errors when attempting complexity. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with many sentences lacking proper capitalization or ending with incorrect punctuation. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, subject-verb agreement, and the correct use of modal verbs before attempting more complex structures.
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