Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-12
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 4.0)
in the modern world the technology has changed the method of reading. i have both opinion. In the future nobody will buy printed newspaper or books nowadays some people dislike read to newspaper because they prefer to read online news online newspaper is cheaper than news paper and press one click to watch any world news another newspaper which people like and prefer newspaper because they habit to read newspaper and the like to read newspaper and they does not prefer to read online newspaper which people read newspaper their is massive number of older people they did not about online newspaper they also prefer newspaper another people suggest online newspaper because they known online newspaper is cheaper then newspaper. in conclusion i must prefer online newspaper because online newspaper is cheaper then newspaper and this is future
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, reaching only 138 words. This significant under-length results in an underdeveloped response where ideas are not sufficiently extended or supported. While the prompt asks for the extent of agreement, the student provides a very basic overview of why people might prefer online or printed media, but fails to develop a coherent argument or explore the implications of the prompt. The position is stated but lacks the depth and academic rigor required for a higher band. Consequently, the response is only a partial attempt at the task.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0
The essay lacks clear paragraphing, which is essential for organizing ideas in an academic essay. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link sentences and ideas, making the flow of the text disjointed. The transition between the introduction, the body of the argument, and the conclusion is virtually non-existent. The ideas are presented in a repetitive manner without logical progression. To improve, the student should use linking words such as 'furthermore', 'consequently', or 'in contrast' to connect thoughts and structure the essay into distinct paragraphs for each main point.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.0
The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive. The student relies heavily on basic terms like 'newspaper', 'online', and 'cheaper', which are repeated throughout the text. There is no attempt to use less common or academic vocabulary. Furthermore, there are errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'press one click to watch any world news' and 'they habit to read newspaper'. The range is insufficient to express complex ideas, and the lack of variety significantly hinders the quality of the writing.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The grammatical range is extremely limited, consisting mostly of simple, error-prone sentences. There is a consistent lack of punctuation, which makes the text difficult to read. Frequent errors in subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'they does not prefer', 'they known online newspaper') and missing articles or prepositions are present throughout. The student does not demonstrate the ability to use complex sentence structures correctly. The high frequency of basic grammatical errors often impedes the reader's understanding of the intended meaning.
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