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)
Definitely, people will not buy printed newspapers and books in the future because science and technology has changed at that time everything is digital and people prefer to read books and newspapers online. Because they will be totally free and people read them without paying. I will agree with this statement.
In early, our elders read newspapers and books they pay some money and buy a newspaper or a book for knowledge and information. At that time there is no internet and not much resources that people read it online without paying because there is no wide range internet no mobile phones and laptops.
Today people have good internet they have mobile phones, laptops so they read newspapers and books online. They can search anything they want on google for any information because science and technology is upgraded internet is good. People can do anything they want nowadays people can do shopping online they do businesses they can watch movies play cartoons watch different videos.
In conclusion, reading a newspaper and book online is trending nowadays and no one read newspapers and books now because of digital era of technology.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, reaching only 190 words. This significantly impacts the development of ideas. While you state your position clearly, the arguments are repetitive and lack depth. For example, you mention that people use mobile phones and laptops to read online, but you do not explore the counter-argument or the nuances of why printed media might persist (e.g., tactile experience, reliability, or digital fatigue). Because the response is under-length and the ideas are under-developed, it does not fully address all parts of the task in the required detail.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. Transitions between ideas are often missing or mechanical, such as starting sentences with 'In early' or 'Today'. The use of cohesive devices is very limited, making the flow feel disjointed. For instance, the transition from the historical context to the modern day is abrupt. To improve, you should use a wider variety of linking words (e.g., 'consequently', 'furthermore', 'nevertheless') to connect your sentences and paragraphs more fluidly, ensuring that the reader can follow your argument without effort.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is basic and repetitive. You frequently use simple terms like 'good', 'read', and 'things'. There is little attempt to use less common or academic vocabulary appropriate for an IELTS essay. For example, phrases like 'science and technology has changed' and 'no wide range internet' are imprecise. To achieve a higher score, you need to incorporate more sophisticated vocabulary related to the topic, such as 'digital transformation', 'accessibility', 'obsolescence', or 'convenience'. Expanding your range of collocations will help you express your ideas with greater precision and style.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay relies heavily on simple sentence structures. There are frequent grammatical errors, such as 'In early, our elders read...' (should be 'In the past') and 'science and technology is upgraded internet is good' (a run-on sentence). Subject-verb agreement and tense consistency are also problematic, such as 'no one read newspapers' instead of 'no one reads'. While the meaning is generally understandable, the lack of complex sentence structures and the presence of frequent errors limit the score. You should focus on using subordinating conjunctions and varied sentence patterns to demonstrate better control.
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