Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-21

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 agree with this statement and would say that's a bitter true, because Generation Z's look up for the things that are easy for them. Like they can just scroll X aka Twitter previously, to get all of the information and they get these things on a several clicks. People from 19's still prefer reading a newspaper than technology. Paying wouldn't be an issue for them maybe in some cases maybe yes. I would prefer reading newspaper it helps to build concentration and while scrolling the news we can loose concentration and skip the important parts sometimes. People usually avoid getting invoices to pay so they prefer free resources, and the main benefit of reading online. Is that you can get latest news quickly either waiting for a day to get newspaper delivered at your doorstep. Generation now a days is pretty lazy they wouldn't prefer going on a store to buy a newspaper. which they wouldn't read full and will be thrown away in few hours. If we can just turn on a Google, we can get trending topics and top searches on the internet. It Could show that this thing is happening right now globally. Same with the X just look for the trending topics you can get huge information junk with, what people are saying about it. So, these are somethings in my point of view which makes us show that in future newspapers maybe stopped printed or their will be massive decrease in newspaper subscriptions because people will be getting information more quickly and for free.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response addresses the prompt by expressing a clear position, but the development of ideas is inconsistent. While you mention the convenience of online information and the habits of different generations, the arguments are somewhat superficial and rely on generalizations, such as labeling the younger generation as 'lazy'. The response lacks a structured approach to supporting the argument, and some points, like the mention of 'invoices', are not clearly linked to the core topic of printed media versus digital content. To improve, ensure each paragraph focuses on a single, well-supported idea that directly addresses the prompt's premise regarding the future of printed media.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay lacks clear paragraphing, which makes it difficult to follow the progression of your argument. The text is presented as a single block, which is a significant weakness in academic writing. While you use some cohesive devices like 'because', 'like', and 'if', they are often used in a repetitive or mechanical way. The transition between ideas is sometimes abrupt, such as the jump from discussing newspaper delivery to the behavior of the younger generation. To improve, you should organize your response into clear paragraphs (introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion) and use a wider variety of linking words to connect your sentences more fluidly.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but it is quite informal and repetitive. Phrases like 'information junk' and 'bitter true' are not appropriate for an academic essay. You rely on basic vocabulary, and there are some inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'stopped printed' instead of 'cease to be printed' or 'discontinued'. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use more precise, academic vocabulary and avoid colloquialisms. Expanding your range of collocations—for example, using 'digital platforms' instead of 'turn on a Google'—would significantly improve the quality of your writing.

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 (e.g., 'Generation Z's look up'), incorrect verb forms (e.g., 'newspapers maybe stopped printed'), and punctuation errors, such as sentence fragments like 'Is that you can get latest news quickly'. While you attempt some complex sentences, they are often marred by errors in structure. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring that every sentence has a clear subject and verb, and proofreading for common errors like missing articles and incorrect tense usage.

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