Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-03
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 5.0)
In the future, people cannot buy printed publication such as book or newspaper because it will be easy to available on and online platform in free of charge. I partially agree with this notion and my reasons for agreement can be discussed in the following paragraphs.
To initiate with, in the future e-library is very important to people. First and foremost, e-book or newspaper is easy to access to anywhere. Sometimes individuals go outside of country at that time they easy to open up newspaper or books for their reading. As a result, they collect all information through their phone. Moreover, in the future most of the websites are available for read newspaper or book in free of cost, due to this reason people can read it. For instance, in my country, a newspaper which name is Sandesh, its president will be announces the newspaper available on online platform.
On the other hand, all books and newspapers are available on digital platform. Many times it is harmful to people because it damage their eyes and sometimes people behavior will becomes violence also it affect to their brain. For example, people use their phone for everything at that time they disturb both way physically and mentally also they are in conflict situations. Apart from this, all printed publications are not available on digital platforms, but some newspapers or book require subscriptions and it is higher than purchase on the stationary shop.
In conclusion, in the future, all book or newspaper is available on online because it is easier to access anywhere but some books or newspaper requires subscription and it is higher than stationary shop.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response addresses the prompt by discussing the future of printed media and the shift to online platforms. You have a clear position, stating you 'partially agree'. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. For instance, the argument regarding the negative health impacts of digital media is not directly linked to the core question of whether people will stop buying printed materials. To improve, ensure that every point made directly supports your stance on why people will or will not abandon physical books and newspapers. The conclusion is a bit repetitive and does not fully synthesize the arguments presented in the body paragraphs.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. You use some cohesive devices like 'To initiate with', 'First and foremost', and 'On the other hand'. However, the use of these devices is sometimes mechanical or slightly unnatural, such as 'at that time they easy to open up'. The progression of ideas within paragraphs is occasionally disjointed, particularly in the second paragraph where the transition between the convenience of e-books and the specific example of the newspaper 'Sandesh' feels abrupt. Improving the flow between sentences would help achieve a higher score.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
Your vocabulary is generally adequate to convey your meaning, but it lacks the range and precision required for higher bands. There are several instances of awkward phrasing or incorrect word choices, such as 'easy to available' instead of 'easily available' and 'stationary shop' instead of 'stationery shop'. You rely on basic vocabulary and struggle with collocations. To improve, try to incorporate more academic vocabulary related to technology and media, and pay closer attention to word forms and spelling to ensure your writing sounds more professional and precise.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text. Common issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'its president will be announces'), incorrect verb tenses, and missing articles. For example, 'people cannot buy printed publication' should be 'printed publications'. These errors are noticeable and occasionally make the reader pause, though they do not completely impede communication. To reach a higher band, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, subject-verb agreement, and the correct use of articles and prepositions.
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