Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-18
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)
As we know that the world is progressing by leaps and bounds. And men do that things which is almost impossible this the result of his hardwork and dedication. So now almost everything is available digitally. It has many benefits but also have some problems. So we are discussing that the books or newspapers will be available on the social media and there is no need to buy them you can read them on the internet without any cost and it will be very comfortable. some people think that it is the great revolution but in my point of view it is meaningless and not a necessary thing because you will move away from books and the worth of the books will be finished so it will be a high loss for us and it has no recovery because we are connected to books and create a bond with books and if we started to read books digitally then we do not understand the worth of books if we are connected physically with something then it will become the part of our life but virtually it has no importance as it required and it mainly effected the young generation and children do not pay any heed to books and it effect our educational system badly. And the progress of this world and the balance in everything will be disturbed. So some times there is no need to change something but we changed it but it's worth will be realized after change it. So there is no need to introduce the books digitally because the books can be read physically.
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 expressing a clear disagreement with the idea that printed media will disappear. However, the development of ideas is limited. The essay relies on repetitive arguments about the 'worth' of physical books without providing concrete examples or exploring the economic or technological aspects of the shift to digital media. The response lacks a formal structure, such as an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion, which prevents a full exploration of the topic. The ideas are somewhat circular, and the argument would benefit from discussing specific factors like accessibility, cost-effectiveness, or the tactile experience of reading to support the position more effectively.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is written as a single, long paragraph, which makes it difficult to follow the logical progression of ideas. There is a lack of effective paragraphing, which is a requirement for higher bands. While some cohesive devices are used, such as 'So', 'And', and 'but', they are often used repetitively or at the start of sentences in a way that feels mechanical. The referencing is sometimes unclear, and the flow between ideas is disjointed. To improve, you should organize your thoughts into distinct paragraphs (introduction, body, conclusion) and use a wider variety of linking words to connect your arguments more fluidly.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is generally basic and repetitive. Phrases like 'leaps and bounds', 'hardwork and dedication', and 'worth of the books' are used frequently, which limits the range of expression. There are some attempts at more complex vocabulary, but they are often used incorrectly or in a way that sounds unnatural, such as 'it mainly effected the young generation' (should be 'affected'). The range is sufficient to communicate the basic message, but it lacks the precision and flexibility required for higher bands. Expanding your vocabulary to include more academic collocations and topic-specific terminology would significantly improve your score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede the flow of reading. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('men do that things'), sentence fragments ('And men do that things which is almost impossible this the result of his hardwork'), and incorrect word forms ('it mainly effected'). The sentence structures are predominantly simple or compound, with very few attempts at complex sentences. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with many run-on sentences that lack proper clause separation. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring subject-verb agreement, and learning how to use complex structures like relative clauses and conditional sentences accurately.
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