Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-19
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 4.0)
In recent years, the issue of read everything online has attracted considerable public and academic attention. While some people contend that read everything online has a positive impact on pepole can save time and money others maintain that this can affect them negatively. This essay will examine both perspectives before presenting my own view.
On the one hand, critics of read everything online frequently point out a number of significant underlying causes A major reason for this is that peple read everything without paying resulting in book stationary sales ver low as well as job lost chances books and newspaper distibutor For example, recent research has shown that they can read online anyone can't purchase books and nespaper Furthermore, A which makes this approach less sustainable in the long run.
On the other hand, proponents of emphasize a number of notable benefits / practical solutions / positive outcomes. This is primarily because, which in turn leads to Consequently, For instance, clearly illustrating how can positively influence both and
In conclusion, after analyzing both sides of the read everything online, it can be concluded that the issue (presents both challenges and opportunities / has both problems and solutions.Therefore, a balanced approach is needed that
acknowledges the risks while the (benefits / solutions) of read everything online, particularly when it is implemented in a responsible and well-regulated manner.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, coming in at 226 words, which must be penalised under Task Achievement. Furthermore, the essay contains severe template-like fragments and blanks, particularly in the third body paragraph where placeholders like 'positive outcomes. This is primarily because, which in turn leads to' indicate a serious lack of developed ideas. While the introduction outlines both perspectives and a position is vaguely attempted, the overall development is severely compromised by incomplete sentences, missing arguments, and under-developed content, resulting in a low band score.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.5
The essay is divided into distinct paragraphs, attempting a standard four-paragraph argumentative structure. However, the logical progression is heavily disrupted by unfinished sentences, missing clauses, and placeholder structures (e.g., 'Consequently, For instance, clearly illustrating how can positively influence both and'). Cohesive devices are either mechanically applied or left hanging without completion. Paragraphing is visually present, but the internal cohesion within the second and third body paragraphs breaks down completely due to fragmented writing and lack of coherent thought progression.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.0
The vocabulary is extremely repetitive, heavily relying on the prompt's phrasing such as 'read everything online' throughout the text. There are numerous word-choice errors, awkward collocations, and fragmented lexical items, such as 'book stationary sales ver low as well as job lost chances books and newspaper distibutor'. The student attempts some academic phrasing, but the vocabulary is largely basic, limited, and imprecise. Spelling and word formation errors, such as 'peple' and 'distibutor', further hinder the clarity of the response, restricting the lexical score to the lower bands.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The grammatical control is weak, characterised by frequent sentence fragments, missing verbs, and broken clause structures. Examples such as 'A major reason for this is that peple read everything without paying resulting in book stationary sales ver low' demonstrate a complete lack of control over simple and complex sentence forms. Punctuation and article usage are also problematic, and many sentences are simply ungrammatical or left unfinished. These pervasive errors cause significant difficulty for the reader and impede successful communication throughout the essay.
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