Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-25
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, in the future no body will buy printed newspaper because everyone have their own mobile phones and internet so , these people read news paper without paying. I completely agree with this and in this easy i will discuss opinion.
Firstly, I agree with this it is simple and easy way to read any news with online platforms. According to the research we can read newspaper in every place by using online platform what I meant by this in modern era every people have internet facility so they read on their phones . For instance we can read newspaper in any place any time when we are free in job timing so this is easy way to read news and books and learn form this with out paying any amount.
Secondly, i also disagree with this in the world many places that donot have facilities of internet in their area so these people purchase the newspaper and books. Specifically due to this many people comes together and read newspapers and also having fresh mind by this and discuss with easy others. You can say like that this is the way of happiness comes together and talk and discus about the topic in group that spreads happiness in the people
Conclusion is that this is a good thing to read online books and newspaper online in place any time i agree with this statement because nowadays many people do not have any time to come together to read and discuss with each others
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. You state you 'completely agree' in the introduction, yet the second paragraph argues against the statement by highlighting the lack of internet access in some regions. This creates a contradiction that confuses the reader. While you provide some relevant ideas, such as the convenience of digital media and the social aspect of physical newspapers, the development is limited and repetitive. To improve, ensure your position is maintained throughout the essay and provide more nuanced, well-developed arguments that directly support your stance rather than presenting conflicting viewpoints without a clear synthesis.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. The transition between the first and second body paragraphs is jarring because the second paragraph contradicts the initial thesis. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'Firstly' and 'Secondly', but they are often mechanical or misused. Referencing is sometimes unclear, such as in the phrase 'learn form this', where the antecedent is ambiguous. Additionally, the conclusion does not effectively summarise the main points or reinforce the position, as it introduces new thoughts about people not having time to meet, which were not properly developed in the body paragraphs.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is basic and repetitive, which limits the expression of complex ideas. You frequently use simple terms like 'easy', 'good', and 'read'. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'job timing' instead of 'during work hours' or 'fresh mind' instead of 'mental stimulation'. While the meaning is generally conveyed, the lack of variety and precision prevents the essay from reaching a higher band. To improve, focus on learning topic-specific collocations related to technology and media, and try to use more precise synonyms to avoid repeating the same words throughout the text.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement, such as 'everyone have' and 'many people comes'. Punctuation is also problematic, with erratic comma usage and missing full stops. The sentence structures are predominantly simple, and attempts at complex sentences are often marred by errors in syntax, such as 'You can say like that this is the way of happiness comes together'. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, specifically subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles, before attempting more complex structures.
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