Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)
In this world, Nobody wants to spend their money on physical newspaper or books, because everything is available online. I am partly agree.
A section of society believe that, physical newspaper and books are much butter than online. You can read easily from newspaper. If their is anything important printed you can mark easily. Moreover, newspaper is not expensive, it is only for 10 rupees, everyone can bought that easily. People can easily carry books and newspaper in their hands. If the newspaper and books are not printed then some people face unemployent as well, those who worked in printing press.
On the other hand, reading books and newspaper online is expensive as compaered to physical books . People can face eye problems if they ready long time on mobile phones or laoptop, that will reduse indiviuals eyesight.People can read whenever and where they want. It is convenient but you will face bettery problem. For example, one day my friend visited us and she started reading book online in her journey after some time her laptop bettery died and she lost her interest. She even lost that page where she was reading.
In conclusion, i would say both have some benefits and drawbacks as well. Its depend on everyones taste how they wants to read newspaper or books.
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 but fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, which significantly impacts the development of ideas. While you present a position, the arguments are under-developed and lack the depth required for a higher band. For instance, the point about unemployment is mentioned but not expanded upon. The conclusion is also quite brief and does not effectively summarise the main points. To improve, you must ensure you meet the length requirement and provide more detailed explanations and examples for each of your arguments to fully address the task.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is limited and sometimes mechanical. Phrases like 'On the other hand' and 'In conclusion' are used correctly, but the transitions between sentences within paragraphs are often abrupt. The referencing is occasionally unclear, such as in the example about the friend, which feels anecdotal rather than a strong supporting argument. Improving the flow between sentences and using a wider variety of linking words would help create a more cohesive piece of writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the range and precision expected at higher levels. There are several spelling errors (e.g., 'butter' instead of 'better', 'unemployent', 'compaered', 'reduse', 'bettery') and word choice issues (e.g., 'everyone can bought that'). These errors occasionally distract the reader. To achieve a higher score, you should focus on using more precise vocabulary related to the topic, such as 'digital media', 'tangible', or 'convenience', and ensure you proofread your work to eliminate basic spelling mistakes.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay relies heavily on simple sentence structures. While there are some attempts at complex sentences, they are often marred by grammatical errors, such as 'I am partly agree' (should be 'I partly agree') and 'If their is anything important' (should be 'there is'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with comma usage. The frequency of these errors, combined with the limited range of grammatical structures, hinders the overall clarity of the writing. You should practice using a wider variety of complex structures, such as relative clauses and conditional sentences, while focusing on subject-verb agreement.
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