Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-20
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)
It is undeniable that ,Technology has changed way to study foe people. In the following years, people will prefer to read online because it may save time and money.I partly agree with this statement.
First and the formost reason is that it save time.people can read every book and news by using internet.on the other hand ,they have to wait nest day newspaper foe news and have to buy expensive book for read.Moreover we can read books and get information while siting any corner of the word and with in a jiffy.It is east than that.
Another if we read on printed books it is good for our eyes.it may cause eye effects.Moreover,The senior citizens don't know how to use technology as it's result they can't read books and get news on online.The paper reading is good for them.In addition if students read online, can distract by social media and games.They can't focus on their online study. It is a predominant reason.
In my opinion, we should read online wisely and in moderation becomes it can effects our health such as if people read everything online while sitting on a place , they will get fat.If people read books and newspapers online and free, will send more time on it .So they will not get time for their parents.
In conclusion,Online reading has many merits such as easy to excess ,save time and money but we should not neglected its demerits.
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 online reading, but the position is not fully developed. While you express a partial agreement, the arguments are somewhat disjointed and lack depth. The essay falls short of the 250-word minimum requirement, which negatively impacts the development of your ideas. Some points, such as the health effects of sitting or the impact on family time, are tangential to the core question of whether people will stop buying printed materials. To improve, ensure each paragraph focuses strictly on the prompt and provides more detailed, logical support for your claims.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the logical progression is often unclear. While you use some cohesive devices like 'Moreover' and 'In conclusion', their usage is sometimes mechanical or inaccurate. Referencing is occasionally confusing, such as in the second paragraph where the transition between ideas is abrupt. The flow of ideas within paragraphs is hindered by repetitive sentence structures and a lack of clear linking between the premise and the conclusion of your arguments. Improving the use of transition signals and ensuring each paragraph has a clear topic sentence would significantly enhance the coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and often repetitive, which restricts your ability to convey complex ideas precisely. There are several instances of word-choice errors, such as 'easy to excess' (likely meaning 'access') and 'it is east than that' (likely meaning 'easier'). You rely on basic vocabulary throughout the essay. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use a wider range of topic-specific vocabulary related to media, technology, and consumer habits, and pay closer attention to collocations and spelling to ensure your meaning is always clear and professional.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'it save time'), article usage (e.g., 'wait nest day newspaper'), and punctuation (e.g., 'It is undeniable that ,Technology'). Sentence structures are mostly simple, and attempts at complex sentences often contain errors, such as 'if people read books and newspapers online and free, will send more time on it'. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, subject-verb agreement, and the correct use of articles before attempting more complex grammatical structures.
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