Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-05
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)
Up coming time people not purchased printed newspapers or books Because they will read all items on internet with free of cost. Partially agree of this view because hardcopy of the newspaper and books are important as E-books and newspapers.
Firstly, physical hand work read no other excuse. While reading in the digital device get into the other disturbance. For instance reading e-book in mobile whenever coming call and notification it disturb to the reading time not practice very well. While internet service are not a free of uses. to get a charges of using internet and paid bill of data. also to buy a device to read articles. Sometimes to read books or journal to purchase the premium of application.
On the other hand online reading should not ignored. It is very huge applications first, they are very reliable and easy to use. To download the content then read any time and any where no need other things an example the tourists can not read printed newspaper so they download the paper and read into bus or travelling time. In addition they get very fast update when the incident been to get a news quickly where in printed news the fact of the incident get late information. Like a Whether condition very bad the pridiction is the high level of rain to quick update and information in e-newspaper groups.
To conclude, i belive people should read a newspaper mainly to online also they read into the physical books and newspapers because it is useful to read quit and not distraction.
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 addresses the prompt by discussing the future of printed media and the cost of online content. However, the development of ideas is inconsistent. While you provide reasons for your position, some arguments, such as the claim that internet services are not free, are underdeveloped and lack clear logical links to the main prompt. The position is stated in the introduction but is not consistently maintained throughout the essay, as the conclusion introduces a slightly different perspective. To improve, ensure each paragraph focuses on a single, well-supported idea that directly relates to the prompt's core question about the future of physical media.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate, such as the abrupt transition 'Firstly, physical hand work read no other excuse.' Referencing is sometimes unclear, making it difficult to track the subject matter. The logical progression between sentences is frequently interrupted by grammatical errors, which hinders the flow of ideas. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider variety of linking words (e.g., 'furthermore,' 'consequently,' 'in contrast') more naturally and ensure that each sentence logically follows the previous one.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and often repetitive, which restricts your ability to express complex ideas. There are several instances of awkward phrasing and incorrect word choices, such as 'physical hand work' instead of 'printed books' and 'get into the other disturbance' instead of 'cause distractions.' Some terms are used incorrectly, such as 'whether condition' (weather) and 'pridiction' (prediction). To improve, you should expand your range of vocabulary by learning collocations related to technology and media, and pay closer attention to spelling and word forms.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that often impede communication. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement, article usage, and sentence structure (e.g., 'internet service are not a free of uses'). Many sentences are fragmented or lack the necessary components to be grammatically complete. While there is an attempt to use complex structures, these are often faulty and lead to confusion. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, specifically ensuring that every sentence has a clear subject and verb, and practice proofreading to catch common errors in tense and pluralization.
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