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 widely argued that physical books as well as newspapers will be sized to be exists in upcoming days due to availability of all the newspapers along with books as a softcopy which can be read from any smart device at free of cost. I strongly agree with this view because everything is available in softcopy from learning materials to business records, which can be accessible from all the smart device and easy to carry. So, people will prefer softcopy instead of hard copy.

To begin with, everyone like to carry lesser weight as much as possible for their convinence, electronic copy fulfill this need very well. Hence, selling of electronic books and news articals are significantly increasing everyday. This revolution is motivating company to move toward publishing digital books. A person, for instance, will read the book at no cost from pireted websited instead of paying for the physical book. As a result, poor people can also read the same book online which is very costly to buy the same physical book.

Furthermore, many individuals who travels a lot prefer to carry lesser weight as much as possible. This online material satisfy this need due to which these individuls avoid buy a phycial newspaper and book, instead they read news daily in mobile phone. Additionally, the younger generation is more technically advaced and literate. Therefore, they will always read everything in electronic smart device, as it saves time and money.

However, Although there are few older people who still prefer to read physical copy, they are also now moving forward to electronic copy to match with new generation.

In conclusion, new generation is more smart and using full potential of technology by consuming free resource available online while the older generation is adapting this change by reading books online to save paper to save the trees which will lead to protecting the environment and earth.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

Your position is clear from the introduction: you strongly agree that digital reading will replace printed books and newspapers. You give relevant reasons, including portability, lower costs, access for people with limited means, and younger readers’ familiarity with technology. The response addresses the question, but some points are asserted rather than fully explained. For example, the claim that older people are also moving to digital formats is not supported with an example or explanation, and the environmental point appears only in the conclusion. Develop fewer reasons more fully, and acknowledge the statement’s specific claim that online material will be free—for instance, distinguish free access from paid subscriptions or piracy—to make your argument more complete.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The essay has a recognisable structure, with an introduction, two supporting paragraphs, a concession, and a conclusion. Paragraphs generally have clear purposes, and signposts such as “To begin with,” “Furthermore,” and “In conclusion” help readers follow the argument. However, some connections feel mechanical, and ideas occasionally repeat: both body paragraphs emphasise carrying less weight and choosing digital material. The concession beginning “However, Although” is awkwardly joined to the preceding structure, while the conclusion introduces saving trees without developing that point earlier. Improve progression by giving each paragraph a distinct main reason, linking examples directly to that reason, and using referencing and transitions more naturally.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use vocabulary relevant to the topic, including “softcopy,” “physical book,” “electronic copy,” and “technically advanced,” and you attempt some less common expressions such as “full potential of technology.” However, the range and control are limited by repeated wording and noticeable spelling, word-form, and collocation errors. Examples include “pireted websited,” “news articals,” “convinence,” and “lesser weight”; these can distract the reader or make phrasing less natural. “Softcopy” and “hard copy” are also repeated where more precise alternatives would add variety. Build a bank of accurate topic vocabulary and check spelling and collocations carefully, especially in key claims and examples.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt both simple and complex sentence forms, including cause-and-effect clauses with “Hence” and “Therefore,” and a concession about older readers. The overall meaning is usually understandable, but some errors in agreement, verb forms, articles, and sentence construction reduce accuracy. For example, “everyone like” should use a singular verb, and “these individuls avoid buy” needs a different verb pattern. The opening sentence, “will be sized to be exists,” is difficult to interpret because its structure is faulty. The sentence beginning “However, Although” also combines two contrasting markers incorrectly. Practise checking subject–verb agreement and verb patterns, and revise long sentences into clear clauses while retaining a mix of structures.

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