Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-09-07
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 4.0)
Some people think that not enough of waste from home is recycled. they say that only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. I discussed the information in the next paragraph .
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AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 3.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 3.0
The response is significantly under the required word count of 250 words, containing only 74 words. Because the response is so brief, it fails to develop any arguments or provide relevant examples, which is a requirement of the task. The position is barely stated and lacks any supporting evidence or explanation. Consequently, the task is only partially addressed, and the ideas are severely underdeveloped. To improve, you must expand your response by providing clear reasons, specific examples, and a structured argument that addresses the prompt in full.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0
The response lacks a logical structure. While there is an attempt at paragraphing, the content within the paragraphs is repetitive and lacks progression. There is a complete absence of cohesive devices to link ideas, making the text feel disjointed. The sentences do not flow logically from one to the next, which hinders the reader's ability to follow your argument. To improve, focus on using transition words like 'furthermore', 'consequently', or 'however' to connect your ideas and ensure each paragraph has a clear topic sentence.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.0
The vocabulary is very basic and repetitive. You use the same phrases ('some people think', 'waste from homes', 'legal requirement') multiple times, which limits the range of your expression. There are also errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'increase the recycling wated', which is unclear. To achieve a higher band, you need to use a wider variety of vocabulary related to the topic of environment and legislation, and ensure that your word choices are accurate and appropriate for an academic context.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that impede communication. There are issues with sentence structure, such as 'I discussed the information in the next paragraph', which is an unnecessary meta-commentary rather than an argument. You also have errors in basic sentence construction, such as 'increase the recycling for the government to make it legal requirement', which lacks a clear subject and verb agreement. Punctuation is also inconsistent. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence structures and proofreading for subject-verb agreement and article usage.
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