Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · 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 5.5)
In the time coming, everyone will be using social media for reading rather than purchasing the printed ones.I strongly agree due to upcoming of an improvement on Technology.However,it will be difficult for others to access online news.
Firstly,The world is growing with so many trend in Technology,due to improvement in Technology, people are able to read through Social Media as much as they have bundles .For example Academic books ,news and novels are always available in these platforms,which helps students to acquire knowledge of their careers easily.Not only that,people are able to watch Activities on it around worldwide and it is cheap,time consuming and easy to be accessible to those who knows how to use it.
However,there is a drawback for Technology, which is Network barrier.This will be enjoyable for Citizens who stays around the cities because they experience better Network due to availability of towers,For instance someone who relocate to a certain village the typical one where there is no tower ,as the results there will Connection problem as the results,no access to what is happening around the world and also it can lead to lower performance in Education since school resources are found online where other learners can not manage to find materials which can lowers education.
In conclusion, provisions of internet,towers and Computers are some of Technological instruments which have makes improvement in Accessibility of Online platform for good reading and learning environment.Although it is only beneficial to those who have access to phones,Computers and strong internet connection,like Cities and other suburbs,
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response addresses the prompt by taking a clear position, though the development of ideas is somewhat limited. You discuss the benefits of online media and the drawback of the digital divide (network barriers). However, the argument that nobody will pay for printed materials is not fully explored; you focus more on the accessibility of online content rather than the economic shift away from paid media. To reach a higher band, ensure that all parts of the prompt—specifically the 'without paying' aspect—are addressed with more depth and specific examples. The conclusion is also incomplete, trailing off without a final summary sentence.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate. For example, phrases like 'as the results' are used incorrectly to link ideas. There are also issues with punctuation, such as missing spaces after commas and periods, which disrupts the flow of the text. While there is a logical progression from the advantages to the disadvantages, the transitions between sentences are often abrupt, making the overall cohesion feel somewhat disjointed.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision and variety required for higher bands. You rely on basic terms like 'improvement in Technology' and 'good reading'. There are several instances of awkward word choice, such as 'upcoming of an improvement' and 'time consuming' (which is used incorrectly here, as you likely meant 'time-saving'). Additionally, there are frequent errors in word formation and collocation, such as 'Citizens who stays' and 'provisions of internet'. Expanding your range of academic vocabulary and focusing on correct collocations would significantly improve your score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede readability. Common issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'Citizens who stays'), incorrect article usage, and persistent punctuation errors (e.g., missing spaces after punctuation). The sentence structure is often repetitive, and the misuse of 'as the results' as a cohesive link indicates a lack of control over complex grammatical structures. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction and proofreading for punctuation and subject-verb agreement errors.
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