Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-11-10

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

In the future nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Student answer (Band 5.5)

If is often argued that in future nobody will buy newspapers and books because of the technology they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. I strongly agree with this because the technology has increased now that u can read any thing on internet without paying a single penny and u do not have to carry the books or newspaper with you to read.

The main reason why i agree with this is, you do noy have to pay for anything like in the past you buy newspapers and books to read you first pay the money then you get it now you just have to go on google just need internet you can search any book or artical or lastest news you want to know either you are on any part of the earth. Therefore, you do not have to carry book with you everwhere you go if you want to read that book, now it is easy you just have to download e book and can open and read everywhere on phone.

Furthermore, somehow the feel of reading book is somehow be effected by this but it is the easy way. Another reason is if you want to read a new book that is launched recently or newly firast you have to go to stored and then buy it now technology make it easy you can read it online without paying a single paying and saving time that used on going to buy it. These are the some reasons due to which it is replaced by technology.

In conclusion, it should be replaced by books and newspapers because it saves time money your space to carry the books or newspapers. So it is good upgrade and a right use of technology.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5

Your position is clear: you strongly agree that online access will replace printed newspapers and books, and you give relevant reasons, including lower cost, convenience, and saving time. However, the response addresses the claim only partially because it largely assumes that online material is free and that print will be replaced, without examining whether this is true for all books or news sources. The point that “the feel of reading book” may be affected is relevant, but it is not explained or weighed against your main argument. To develop the response further, support each reason with a specific example and acknowledge a counterpoint, such as people who prefer print or paid online content.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The response has a recognisable structure: an introduction, two body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Its ideas are generally grouped by reason, and linking expressions such as “Furthermore,” “Another reason,” and “In conclusion” help signal the stages of the argument. However, progression is sometimes mechanical, and several ideas are repeated, particularly the claims that online reading saves money and avoids carrying books. Some references are unclear: “it” in “it should be replaced” does not clearly identify what should be replaced, and “These are the some reasons” is an awkward summary. Organise each body paragraph around one distinct reason, explain it fully, and use clearer references and transitions between points.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use enough topic-related vocabulary to communicate the main ideas, including “newspapers,” “internet,” “download e book,” and “technology.” However, the range is limited and several expressions are repetitive or imprecise, such as “without paying a single penny,” “easy,” and “good upgrade.” There are also noticeable spelling and word-form errors, including “artical,” “lastest,” and “everwhere,” which reduce the accuracy and polish of the writing. Some combinations are unnatural, for example “a single paying” and “the feel of reading book.” Build a wider set of precise expressions for cost, access, convenience, and reading preferences, and check spelling and collocations during revision.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt both simple and longer sentences, including a reason clause beginning “The main reason why I agree…” and a conditional idea about wanting to read a newly released book. However, the range is limited, and complex sentences are often faulty or difficult to follow. Examples include “If is often argued,” “you do noy have to pay for anything like in the past you buy,” and “the feel of reading book is somehow be effected.” These show problems with sentence construction, verb forms, articles, and punctuation. Capitalisation of “I” is also inconsistent. Practise building accurate sentences with one main clause and a clearly connected supporting clause, then check verb forms, articles, and sentence boundaries.

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