Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · 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 5.5)
I acknowledge that newspapers and books are great source of information and knowledge. However in future nobody will going to purchase these because technology is improved so well that everything is available online. I agree with that statement because televisions and social media are great source of news whereas for reading books there are multiple websites online where you can read free of cost.
Firstly the innovation of televisions made it possible for the people to get the news daily on different times of day but nowadays with the technology improvement and with the addition of social media and other online websites it is more feasible to get the news anytime of day. In future it will become more convenient for the people with the advancement of technology. For example in past we have to pay for buying newspaper to know about the country's situation. We purchased books from the shops. But now everything is online and on one click away. However in future it will be more accessible as we are experiencing improvements in the technology.
Additionally, the people associated with artificial intelligence are making different chat modules which will have the data of past and the present. Although they are working on the future as well about predicting something on the basis of past trends and behaviors. In future these chat modules can provide them books, news for reading even they can read for them so that people just have to listen if they want to. Moreover it will be without paying any charges.
I strongly agree with that nobody in future will buy printed newspapers or books as these are of no use. Everyone have their own gadgets to read the stuff online without carrying any extra burden with them.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response addresses the prompt by taking a clear position in favor of the statement. However, the development of ideas is somewhat repetitive and lacks depth. While you mention the convenience of online news and the potential of AI, the arguments are not fully explored. For instance, you could have discussed the impact on the publishing industry or the cultural value of physical books to provide a more balanced or nuanced perspective. The conclusion is a bit simplistic, merely restating the initial agreement without synthesizing the points made. To reach a higher band, ensure each paragraph introduces a distinct, well-supported argument rather than repeating the general idea of 'convenience'.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, and there is a clear progression of ideas. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Firstly', 'Additionally', and 'Moreover' to link your points. However, some transitions feel mechanical, and the flow between sentences is occasionally interrupted by awkward phrasing. For example, the transition between the discussion of television and the shift to AI could be smoother. Referencing is generally clear, but the use of pronouns could be more precise to avoid ambiguity. Overall, the structure is functional, but it lacks the sophisticated, unobtrusive cohesion required for higher bands.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks variety and precision. You rely on common phrases like 'great source of information', 'everything is available', and 'improvements in the technology'. There are some inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'chat modules' (likely referring to AI chatbots) and 'on one click away' (should be 'a click away'). While the meaning is clear, the range is limited, and there is little evidence of less common lexical items or idiomatic expressions. To improve, try to incorporate more topic-specific vocabulary related to digital media and the publishing industry.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The essay contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors. Issues include subject-verb agreement ('Everyone have their own gadgets'), article usage ('in past we have to pay'), and tense consistency ('technology is improved' instead of 'has improved'). Some sentences are clunky, such as 'Although they are working on the future as well about predicting something on the basis of past trends and behaviors.' While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding your message, they occur frequently enough to impact the overall fluency and accuracy of the writing.
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