Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-22
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 many countries, nobody will buy printed newspaper or books because they will be able to read everything will be online. It is often argued that buy the newspaper in printed While some people believe this will be beneficial. I completely agree with this statement. This essay will explain the reasons for my position.
One primary reason why I agree with this statement because in modern era many people had electronic devices and everyone will read the newspaper on the online. There will be no person will read the newspaper in printed form. In modern technology many people read the books on online and they can't buy the printed books because everything will be provided on the internet. They will be feel more comfort to read online. The biggest advantage will be reading online was you can customize the text, styles, etc.
Another significant reason was some people will disagree because in online there will be more interruptions on the internet such ads, or free sites etc., In internet they will be pay online apps and than download the books and many high-quality apps will demand the subscriptions. In online they will be more health issues will happened such as weak eye-sight. Whereas buy the printed book you will be more easy to read the book you will be more comfortable to read the book and newspaper. It was benefit for their health and physical comfort.
In conclusion, I firmly, believe that read online because it was beneficial for you, and you can found everything on the internet.
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 by taking a clear position, but the development of ideas is inconsistent. While you attempt to explain why online reading is preferred, the arguments are repetitive and lack depth. The second body paragraph is particularly problematic as it contradicts your initial stance by discussing the benefits of printed books, which confuses your position. To improve, ensure that every paragraph directly supports your thesis statement and provides specific, logical examples rather than general assertions. The conclusion is also quite brief and does not effectively summarize the main points presented.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the flow of ideas is often disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is limited and sometimes mechanical, such as the repetitive use of 'In modern era' or 'In online'. Transitions between sentences are often missing or awkward, making it difficult for the reader to follow your logic. For instance, the shift from discussing online reading to the disadvantages of the internet in the second paragraph lacks a clear signpost. Improving the use of linking words like 'consequently', 'furthermore', or 'conversely' would significantly enhance the logical progression of your argument.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is basic and often repetitive. You frequently use the same phrases, such as 'read the newspaper on the online' and 'printed books', which limits the range of your expression. There are also several errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'everything will be provided on the internet' and 'more health issues will happened'. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use a wider variety of topic-specific vocabulary related to digital media and publishing, and focus on using words in their correct grammatical context.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that often impede communication. There are consistent issues with verb tense consistency (e.g., 'will be... will happened'), article usage, and sentence structure. Many sentences are fragmented or run-on, such as 'In modern technology many people read the books on online and they can't buy the printed books because everything will be provided on the internet.' The lack of control over complex structures makes the writing difficult to follow. Focusing on basic sentence construction and ensuring subject-verb agreement would be a good starting point for improvement.
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