Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-10-01

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)

I agree with this statement in the future.

In future the online books in the mobile phones will overcome and take the place of books and newspapers.And even now in the present time the online news which is broadcast by news channels online most of the people prefers to read nws on;ine as compare to newspapers.The new generation prefer to read and study online which i think it is a good thing.

advantages-

if i talk about the advantages you can learn and study things online as compares to books and newspaper. even if we are lacking in the pronounciation of a word or we are lacking to understand the meaning of a particular word or a sentense we can search that thing online which i think is a easy way to study

disadvantages-

every coin have to sides there are some drawbacks in the online study like without network and internet we will not able to study. in this case the books have an advantages we can study where we want and even carry the books everywhere. apart from this there are lots of distraction which we face while studying online.

solution-

according to me we should divide the work in both ways online and offline.

while relaying less to studying online

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 4.5

The response addresses the task only partially. It touches upon the prompt regarding online versus printed media, but the discussion is limited and the position is not always clearly sustained throughout the text. Furthermore, the response is under the required length, falling short of the two-hundred and fifty-word minimum by thirty-seven words, which restricts the depth of the arguments. Ideas such as the advantages and disadvantages of studying online are presented using bullet-point headings rather than a fully developed essay structure, leading to under-developed support for the writer's views. To reach a higher level, the writer must extend the response to meet the minimum word count and present fully supported, cohesive paragraphs rather than fragmented notes.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0

There is some basic organisation in the text, shown by the use of headings like 'advantages-', 'disadvantages-', and 'solution-', but there is no clear overall progression of ideas. Cohesive devices are inadequate or absent, and the formatting relies on unstandardised bullet points and fragments rather than a traditional essay structure. Paragraphing is not used appropriately, and referencing is sometimes unclear, such as when the writer shifts abruptly between topics without smooth transitions. To improve, the writer needs to group ideas into proper paragraphs with clear topic sentences and use a wider range of appropriate cohesive links to guide the reader logically through the argument.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

The vocabulary used is limited and minimally adequate for the task. The writer relies on basic and repetitive terms, such as 'online books', 'good thing', and 'study things', with noticeable errors in word choice and spelling, including 'pronounciation' and 'sentense'. There are also awkward collocations and phrasing like 'every coin have to sides'. These errors and the restricted range of vocabulary can cause some difficulty for the reader. To achieve a higher band score, the writer must expand their lexical repertoire by incorporating less common vocabulary and idiomatic expressions with greater precision and correct spelling.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.5

The response displays a very limited range of grammatical structures. While there are some attempts at complex sentences, such as 'even if we are lacking in the pronounciation...', these attempts are frequently faulty. There are numerous grammatical errors throughout the text, including subject-verb agreement issues like 'every coin have', incorrect prepositions such as 'as compares to' and 'relaying less to', and missing articles. These frequent errors cause strain and difficulty for the reader. To improve, the writer needs to demonstrate better control over basic sentence patterns, master verb forms and prepositions, and increase the frequency of error-free sentences.

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