Band 4.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.5 · 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 4.5)
Nowdays people cannot read newspaper and books they prefer online reading without paying . Now we disscus about this topic . This is a common problem in many countries.
According to my point with of view I agree with newspaper and books daily because its help people to mental and physical health . People reading vocabulary is good and good . Their reading action change day by day . I think goverment should launch awarness compaign about reading books .
I disagree with online reading because one major problem is poor physical health . This happen people spend long hour looking at screen instead of exercising or interacting with other . As a result they may suffer from eye strain .
In conclusion excessive onlinr reading use is a serious issue that creates the many problems . However with the right steps from both the government and individual it can be controlled in the future.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 4.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 4.0
You state a position, but it is not consistently clear: “According to my point of view I agree with newspaper and books daily” is difficult to interpret, while the next paragraph says “I disagree with online reading.” The response touches on reading habits and possible health effects, but it does not directly examine the prediction that people will stop buying printed books and newspapers because online material will be free. The point about eye strain is relevant, yet it needs explanation and support, and the benefits of print are not clearly developed. The response is also 95 words below the required minimum, leaving too little space to address the question fully. Develop a clear agree/disagree position and support it with specific reasons and examples.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0
The response has a basic paragraph structure, with an introduction, two body paragraphs and a conclusion, and some linking phrases such as “As a result” and “In conclusion” help signal relationships. However, the ideas do not progress clearly from the question to a supported argument. The first body paragraph is difficult to follow, and the shift from agreeing with printed books to disagreeing with online reading is not explained. The conclusion repeats the concern about online reading but does not resolve the position on whether print will disappear. Build each paragraph around one clear point, connect it explicitly to the future of paid print, and use referencing and transitions to show how the points relate.
Lexical Resource: Band 4.5
Your vocabulary is basic and often repetitive, which limits how precisely you can express your ideas. Phrases such as “good and good” and “many problems” do not specify what benefits or consequences you mean, while “reading action” is unclear. There are also noticeable spelling errors, including “Nowdays,” “disscus,” “goverment,” “awarness,” and “onlinr,” which can distract the reader. You do make some relevant attempts, such as “eye strain” and “physical health,” but the range is not yet sufficient to explain the topic in detail. Aim to use accurate topic vocabulary for print and digital media, and check spelling and collocations carefully.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0
You use mostly simple sentence patterns, with a few attempts to connect ideas, as in “This happen people spend long hour looking at screen instead of exercising or interacting with other.” That sentence shows an effort to explain cause and contrast, but its structure is faulty and the meaning is not fully clear. Other examples include “its help people” and “Their reading action change day by day,” where subject–verb agreement and sentence construction need attention. The opening also contains a run-on or poorly punctuated sequence. Practise forming complete sentences with a clear subject and verb, and check agreement, articles, plurals and punctuation. More accurate simple sentences will make your argument easier to understand.
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