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)
Yes , nobody will buy printed newspapers or books in future as mentioned above . Because nowadays ,due to the increase in the use of technology for sharing the data made it easy for the people to unlock ad explore more and more data with no use of money. I would say that the future will completely shift from the generation we live . A new modern era appears such as Artificial Intelligence , wide area networking and etc. The handwritten books and articles will no longer be in play in the future . This is because most of the people prefer online documents and books as they are free to read and use . Most of the people agree or disagree with the statement given above . This is because there are still many citizens or people in the world who prefer only printed newspapers and books . But the count the people who buys the newspaper and books will surely be less than the people who account the online platform to get the books and rea or use them . But when compared to online books , the offline printed book are more comfortable to reader or the host to understand and get the accurate meaning of the data in the book . I conclude that there is a chance in the future that nobody are going to buy the printed materials . But the printed books have their own fans and audience to passionate and buy the books .
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 but lacks a clear, consistent position. While you acknowledge the shift toward digital media, your argument is contradictory, stating that nobody will buy printed materials while simultaneously noting that many people still prefer them. The ideas are under-developed and lack specific examples or logical progression. To improve, you should choose a clear stance (agree, disagree, or partially agree) and support it with distinct, well-explained reasons in separate paragraphs. The current structure reads more like a stream of consciousness than a formal essay, which prevents you from fully exploring the implications of the topic.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay lacks formal paragraphing, which is essential for a Task 2 response. The ideas are presented in a single block, making it difficult for the reader to follow the progression of your argument. While you use some cohesive devices like 'This is because' and 'But', they are used repetitively and sometimes incorrectly, leading to a mechanical feel. The transition between the idea that technology is replacing books and the counter-argument about printed books is abrupt. To reach a higher band, you must organize your response into clear paragraphs (introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion) and use a wider variety of linking words to connect your ideas logically.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is generally basic and repetitive. Phrases like 'more and more data', 'no use of money', and 'in the future' appear frequently. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'account the online platform' (instead of 'use' or 'rely on') and 'host to understand' (which is unclear in this context). While the meaning is generally conveyed, the lack of precise, academic vocabulary limits the score. You should aim to incorporate more topic-specific terminology related to digital transformation and publishing to demonstrate a broader range of language.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('nobody are going to', 'count the people who buys'), sentence fragments, and awkward phrasing ('due to the increase in the use of technology for sharing the data made it easy'). The sentence structures are mostly simple or contain errors when attempting complexity. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring that subjects and verbs agree, and using punctuation correctly. Reducing the number of errors in simple sentences is a priority before attempting more complex grammatical structures.
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