Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-30
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)
I partially believe that, in the future nobody will buy printed newspapers or books due to the fact that, everything will be available online , whatever they want to read. The main advantage is that it will be free for everyone. People will not need to find out their desired book or journal in different book shops. Everyone will get newspaper at time on Internet. But there is a risk that, mostly the new generation will not have a keen interest in books or newspapers. Moreover the older people don't have enough knowledge about using Internet. Therefore they will unable to read online books or newspapers.
Online books and newspapers will be very beneficial for readers in future because they can read their desir book free of cost. Moreover, it saves that time of the readers, they spend for finding out their favourite book at different bookstores and sometimes it's not available on bookstores too. Similarly, the useless old books usually covers a lot of space in the room. And there is no empty space for new books. The readers spend a large amount of time in sorting and storing books. Nevertheless, Online books and newspapers are the only solution of all the problems that we discussed above.
As we know, mostly the older people, used to read newspapers and books because nowadays the young people are not interested in reading books aur newspaper. But the issue is that , mostly the older people don't know how to use Internet or how to open online books and newspaper. Therefore, in results the older people will prefer to read books or newspapers physically , not online, in future.
In conclusion, I would like to mention that, if the readers know the use of Internet and online things , then online books and newspapers will be very beneficial for them. But if they don't aware of it , usually they will prefer to read the tangible books or newspapers.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response addresses the prompt by discussing the shift to online reading and the potential decline of printed media. However, the development of ideas is somewhat repetitive, particularly regarding the older generation's struggle with technology. While you present a position, the argument lacks depth and nuance. For example, you mention that online content will be 'free for everyone,' which is a significant over-generalization, as many digital platforms require subscriptions. To improve, focus on providing more sophisticated arguments, such as the impact of digital literacy or the cultural value of physical books, rather than repeating the same points about storage space and older people's inability to use the internet.
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 repetitive. Phrases like 'Moreover' and 'Therefore' are used frequently, sometimes without a clear logical connection to the preceding sentence. For instance, the transition between the second and third paragraphs is abrupt. Referencing is occasionally unclear, such as in the phrase 'all the problems that we discussed above,' which feels vague. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph flows naturally into the next through logical progression rather than just simple connectors.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision and range required for higher bands. You rely on basic terms like 'beneficial,' 'problems,' and 'things.' There are also some awkward collocations and word choices, such as 'get newspaper at time' instead of 'access newspapers in a timely manner' and 'tangible books' (while technically correct, 'physical' or 'printed' is more natural in this context). Spelling errors like 'desir' and 'aur' also detract from the overall quality. To improve, try to incorporate more topic-specific vocabulary related to digital media and publishing.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The essay contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Common issues include missing articles ('on Internet' should be 'on the Internet'), subject-verb agreement ('useless old books usually covers'), and incorrect verb forms ('they will unable to read'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with unnecessary commas appearing before 'that' or after 'is that'. While the meaning is generally clear, the frequency of these errors prevents the writing from reaching a higher band. Focus on proofreading for basic subject-verb agreement and article usage to improve accuracy.
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