Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-24
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)
Nowadays, every think is digitalized due to technology. People do not waste their money to buy a book or newspaper. I totally agree which this statement, because of revolution in technology everything is available online with zero cost.
Smart innovation has developed significant adoption in our industries such as smartphones and laptops. These type of tools make huge changes in human society. People are more intelligent after the smartphone era come. For example, in the 19s era their were newspapers and books instead of smartphone. In every home their is some one elder who always read newspaper first and the remaining people were waiting for him when he will finish to read it. This situation make everyone frustrated and to avoided reading. If there were smartphone option available everyone will open their phones and continue to read it, which will reduce their stress and also save some time to wait it.
Moreover, today generation are more touch in technology. They are pro in smart phones how to use it and many people do not buy newspaper because they know everything in available in online, so why they invest their money rather than go website and download ebook and when ever they are free just oepn their smartphone and read it. For example, Numerous people do not buy book because for buy book they have to go shop and waste their money also some quality of time instead of go online and download it.
In conclusion, Individual are not satisfying to waste their money on newspapers and books which is already available in online. That is the main reason no one will purchase their stuff in the future.
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 limited and somewhat repetitive. While you provide reasons for your agreement, such as the convenience of digital access and cost-saving, the arguments lack depth and nuance. For instance, the example regarding the '19s era' is confusing and does not effectively support the argument about the future of printed media. To improve, you should focus on expanding your points with more logical analysis rather than just stating that people prefer free online content. The conclusion is brief and does not fully synthesize the main points discussed in the body paragraphs.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the flow of ideas is often disjointed. While you use some cohesive devices like 'Moreover' and 'In conclusion', the transitions between sentences are frequently mechanical or unclear. For example, the shift from discussing smartphones to the '19s era' lacks a logical connection, making the progression of your argument difficult to follow. Additionally, referencing is sometimes ambiguous, such as in the phrase 'this situation make everyone frustrated', where the antecedent is not clearly defined. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring each paragraph has a clear, singular focus would significantly enhance the coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the range and precision required for a higher band. There are frequent errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'every think is digitalized' (everything is digitized), 'more touch in technology' (more in touch with technology), and 'quality of time' (valuable time). These errors occasionally impede the reader's understanding. To reach a higher band, you should focus on using more sophisticated vocabulary and ensuring that words are used in their correct context. Avoid repetitive phrasing and try to incorporate more academic collocations related to the topic of technology and media.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains a high frequency of grammatical errors that affect the clarity of your writing. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'every think is', 'this situation make'), article usage, and sentence structure (e.g., 'I totally agree which this statement'). You rely heavily on simple sentence structures, and attempts at more complex sentences often result in errors, such as 'why they invest their money rather than go website'. To improve, you need to focus on basic grammatical accuracy, particularly verb tenses and prepositions. Proofreading for common errors like missing plurals and incorrect word forms will help improve your score.
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