Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · 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 5.5)

It is often argued that in the future nobody will buy printed newspapers or books.while, others negate that every data will not be available online for free.In this eassy we will argue about these points.

On the one hand,people say that in the future nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because everything will be available online for free.But,this is incomplete truth because the data you can access online at anytime might not be free and cost a subscription fee.This can make accessing the books and newspaper more complex for daily use.Meanwhile,some data can be accessed online that is not in reach locally.This can save us some crucial time and in the mean time we can enjoy our books and newspapers with ease.

On the other hand,most people still prefer physical books and newspaper beacuse it provides them a sense of nostalgia and the constantly watching mobile for reading can affect your eyes.So usually older people still prefer newspaper and books in physical conditions as people collect them to showcase in their rooms and decorate their rooms and build their own collection.This is also pursued by mostly people as a hobby as a lot of people are collectors who collect some expensive and valueable books that are not only unique but also really limited.

In conclusion,I think that online newspaper will not replace the printed newspaper and books but it will provide more availablility to books and newspapers.The old method will never be replaced but the latest online method will make it further improved.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5

You address the topic and give a discernible view: you argue that online access will increase availability but will not replace printed books and newspapers. The discussion includes relevant reasons, such as subscription costs, eye strain, nostalgia, and collecting. However, the position is not fully clear in the opening, and several points are asserted rather than explained—for example, the claim that online access can save time is not connected clearly to whether people will stop buying print. The response also does not meet the 250-word minimum: it contains 234 words, and 21 words copied from the task prompt were not counted. Develop your reasons with clearer explanations and examples, and state your degree of agreement directly.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The response has a recognisable structure, with an introduction, two body paragraphs signposted by “On the one hand” and “On the other hand,” and a conclusion. This helps readers identify the two sides of the discussion. However, progression within paragraphs is uneven: the first body paragraph moves from subscription costs to local availability and saving time without making the links between these points explicit. Some transitions are awkward or mechanical, including “But” after a full stop and “Meanwhile” where the relationship between ideas is unclear. The conclusion repeats the main view but does not resolve the discussion precisely. Use topic sentences that state each paragraph’s main point, and connect supporting details explicitly rather than relying mainly on signposting phrases.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use some topic-relevant vocabulary, including “subscription fee,” “nostalgia,” “collectors,” and “limited,” which helps convey ideas about digital and printed reading. However, the range is limited and several word choices or collocations are inaccurate or unclear, such as “every data,” “physical conditions,” and “further improved.” Spelling errors—including “eassy,” “beacuse,” “valueable,” and “availablility”—also reduce accuracy and can distract the reader. Repetition of “books and newspapers” and “people” further limits flexibility. Build a more precise range for discussing access, preference, and publishing, and check spelling carefully. For example, use “information” rather than “data” in this context, and describe print editions as “physical copies.”

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt both simple and more extended sentence forms, including a reason clause beginning “because” and a relative clause in “books that are not only unique.” The overall meaning is generally recoverable, but frequent errors in sentence boundaries, agreement, articles, and punctuation make the writing less controlled. For instance, the opening joins sentences incorrectly in “books.while,” and “it provides them” does not agree with the plural subject “books and newspaper.” There are also missing spaces after commas and inconsistent capitalisation. Practise building accurate complex sentences, checking that pronouns and verbs match their subjects, and separating complete sentences with appropriate punctuation. Careful proofreading would improve readability.

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