Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-27
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, the modern era has more tech staff more and people like to read or watch by phone or the tech staff, and avoid but printed newspapers or books because public will be able to read or watch everything they want online also any kind of paying bills.I completely agree with people should want for online news or books staff.
firstly, people are more intrest on online, main reasons for reading online are because technology has samples to use , and able to watch news on tech staff. For example watching online is more inserted like videos shows that what has happened is easier to understand, and books are not has to read online people should chick just and enjoy sounds. As more things are benefits to people that is why pubic love online staff.
On the other hand, many people save money by using online staff, and save some funds for families or himself, and people believe that if we have online and free as well than why we are paying bills , that is why more pubic think that online they have more easier envornment although like in future in my opinon this is good for people are understand technology and in future i believe no one will be buying prind newspapers or book because all our world able to and love to read in online webside newspapers owners should make some online web-sides for online pubic in future more people insterted on online staff. i agree with nobody will buy printed newspapers in future.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.5 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response addresses the prompt by taking a clear position in favor of the statement. However, the development of ideas is limited and repetitive. The arguments regarding cost-saving and the convenience of technology are mentioned but not fully explored or supported with sophisticated reasoning. The essay tends to over-generalize, and the lack of specific examples or deeper analysis prevents it from reaching a higher band. The ideas are relevant, but the overall development remains superficial, which is characteristic of the Band 5 level.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the logical progression is often hindered by unclear phrasing and repetitive sentence structures. While some cohesive devices like 'firstly' and 'on the other hand' are used, they are often followed by sentences that lack clear internal logic. The referencing is sometimes confusing, and the flow between ideas feels mechanical rather than natural. Paragraphing is present, but the internal structure of the paragraphs is weak, making it difficult for the reader to follow the argument consistently.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.5
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. The student frequently uses the word 'staff' incorrectly (e.g., 'tech staff' instead of 'technology' or 'devices') and relies on basic, informal language like 'chick' (likely meant 'check') and 'pubic' (likely meant 'public'). There is a lack of precision, and the misuse of words often forces the reader to guess the intended meaning. To improve, the student needs to focus on using more academic vocabulary and ensuring that words are used in their correct context.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5
The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that often impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'books are not has to read'), sentence fragments, and incorrect word order. Complex structures are attempted but are almost always faulty, leading to confusion. Simple sentences are also prone to errors in punctuation and tense usage. The high frequency of errors throughout the text makes it difficult to read and indicates a lack of control over basic grammatical structures.
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