Band 4.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-11-12
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)
Some peoplebelieve that nobody will buy printed books in future they will read book online without paying. I strongly agree with this statement because peoples argue when purchase books with rupees.
Firstly, i strongly agree with this because people mostly yougster read books and they invest a large portion of our monthly pay in buying books. After buying books hey will read only one or two time . Then they will not use these books.Books such as novels or story books.There are also paying bills of internet because online reading internet will required. Online reading can enhance individuals vocabulary.
There are many harmful effects such as in online reading there eyes were irritating. Mostly people also consider printed books.
In conclusion, online reading are more suitable for yougsters.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.5 |
| Overall | 4.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 4.0
You state a clear position in favour of online reading, especially in the opening (“I strongly agree”) and conclusion. You also offer relevant points about the cost of buying books and the convenience of reading online. However, the response only minimally addresses the question: it does not explain how readers would access everything online without paying, and the point about eye irritation is introduced without being connected to your position. The claim that young people spend a large part of their income on books also needs explanation or support. The response is 128 words, so it does not meet the required minimum of 250 words. Develop several relevant reasons, explain them with examples, and address the opposing view before concluding.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 4.5
There is a basic overall shape: an opening position, a paragraph beginning “Firstly,” a brief counterpoint, and a conclusion. The reader can identify your general view. However, the progression between ideas is difficult to follow. For example, the paragraph moves from book costs to reading books once or twice, then to internet bills and vocabulary, without explaining how these points connect. “There are many harmful effects” signals a new direction, but the following sentence about eye irritation is not clearly related to the previous argument. Use separate paragraphs for each main reason, and connect each claim to its explanation with clear referencing and linking phrases rather than relying mainly on “Firstly” and “In conclusion.”
Lexical Resource: Band 4.5
You use some relevant vocabulary for the topic, including “printed books,” “online reading,” “monthly pay,” and “vocabulary,” so the main subject is generally clear. However, the range is basic and several word choices or combinations are inaccurate or unclear, such as “purchase books with rupees,” “paying bills of internet,” and “their eyes were irritating.” Repetition of “books” and “online reading” also limits variety. Spelling errors such as “yougster” and “hey” make the writing less controlled. Build a wider set of accurate topic phrases, such as “the cost of printed publications,” “digital access,” and “eye strain,” and check spelling and word forms carefully.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.5
You attempt both simple statements and a few longer sentences, and the reader can usually understand your main position. However, grammatical control is inconsistent, with errors in sentence boundaries, agreement, articles, and verb forms. For example, “nobody will buy printed books in future they will read book online” joins two clauses without suitable punctuation, while “online reading are more suitable” has incorrect subject–verb agreement. “After buying books hey will read only one or two time” also contains errors in pronoun reference and plural form. Most sentences follow simple patterns, and the longer attempts are not reliably controlled. Practise forming complete sentences, checking singular and plural subjects, and using articles and verb forms consistently.
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