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, people avoiding reading and purchasing the printed newspaper and books but in future internet provides every needed literature and newspapers without investing any cost so people are more towards reading what they need in internet rather than buying .I strongly agree with this views because internet helps them to save their buying cost of books and easy access and convenience to read through internet instead of reading physical books and newspaper.
on the first hand ,internet and technology has been developed farther than expected. I believe people will studying books and newspapers through digital platform where the every need tool are given in free of cost which helps them to save some amount of money and it also helps them to save time for instant the people who lives in rural society there will be limited library so they have to went there to read anything .
on the other hand ,physical reading book and newspaper is also helps them to memorize easily and provide some sense of good feeling while reading but people are getting more modern and advanced because we can read anything through internet so it is easy access and more convenience because anybody can read the books and newspaper from everywhere anywhere or from wherever they want .for instant to the people who have always busy schedule and professional life if helps them to provide whatever they what to read and purchased from anywhere.
in conclusion ,I believe in future people will avoid buying newspaper and books through physically but they will be more into the online because saves travel times and cost of purchasing books and also easy access ,cost effective .
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 expressing a clear position on the future of printed media. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. While you mention cost-effectiveness and convenience, the arguments are repetitive and lack depth. For instance, the point about rural access is a good start but is not fully explored. To reach a higher band, you should provide more specific examples or nuanced reasoning regarding why digital media might eventually replace physical formats entirely, or perhaps counter-argue the value of physical books to show a more balanced perspective. The conclusion is a summary but does not add new insight.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate. Phrases like 'on the first hand' (should be 'on the one hand') and 'for instant' (should be 'for instance') are used incorrectly, which disrupts the flow. The progression of ideas is sometimes hindered by these errors, making the relationship between sentences feel disjointed. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of linking words correctly and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, singular focus that transitions logically to the next.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but it lacks the precision and variety required for a higher score. You rely on basic terms like 'good feeling' and 'modern and advanced'. There are also frequent word-choice errors, such as 'literature' used to refer to general online content and 'went' instead of 'go' in the context of habitual actions. To improve, try to incorporate more academic collocations and precise terminology related to technology and publishing, such as 'digital transition', 'accessibility', or 'tangible media'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Common issues include subject-verb agreement ('internet provides', 'people will studying'), incorrect verb tenses, and missing articles. Sentence structures are often simple or repetitive, and there are significant punctuation errors, such as missing spaces after commas and periods. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, specifically ensuring that your verbs match the subject and tense. Practising complex sentence structures, such as using relative clauses or conditional sentences, will also help you demonstrate a wider grammatical range.
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