Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-10-11
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)
It is an undeniable fact that books plays an increabily crucial role in the society. Wheather all piece of information people can attain in order to abilable in the internet. I will strongly agree with this statement. There are many advanatges i will discuss in the upcoming paragraphs.
The first and formost reason of my being agreed is that cost efficent and more relabile. In other words, people do not more like printed newsaper and books they will read electronic books instead of using printed. As a result, they do not carry printed books while travelling. In addition to it, online books and newpaper will more extact knowlgde and also provide more updation. For example, it is generally seen that in electrnic books or newspaper people can easliy find any kind of knowledge just a few mintues instead of waiting for long hours.Therefore, these digital platforms are more creative and advance while read online information people feel more confident.
On the other hand, there may be some demerits of e books. Firstly, a most of people enjoy really enjoy printed newpaper and books because these books provide a wide range of knowlege, ideas. if people use excessive use of digital books it would be adverse effect on their health such as, pressure on eye. Moreover, lack of concertation. In other words, people do not concerten on their newspaper and books sometime, people also feel distraction by noticifications and messages.
In conclusion, the aforementioned points clarify that the usage of e books may be benefical in the coming years because of its feature and it could be bad impact on the people personal life.
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
Your position is stated clearly in the introduction: “I will strongly agree,” and the response gives relevant reasons, including convenience while travelling, quick access to information, and possible eye strain and distraction. However, the argument only partly addresses the exact claim that people will be able to read everything online without paying. The discussion does not explain whether free access is realistic or how it would affect the future of printed books and newspapers. Some points are also unclear or insufficiently supported, such as the claim that online sources provide “more updation.” Develop fewer ideas in more detail and connect each one directly to the prediction in the question. The conclusion also introduces a mixed judgement about personal impact without resolving your stated agreement.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5
The response has a recognisable structure, with an introduction, a paragraph supporting digital reading, a paragraph noting disadvantages, and a conclusion. This gives the reader a basic route through your ideas. However, progression within paragraphs is sometimes difficult to follow: the first body paragraph moves from cost and reliability to travel, then to knowledge and confidence without clearly explaining the links. Connectors such as “In other words,” “As a result,” and “Therefore” are used, but some do not accurately express the relationship between the sentences that follow. The opposing paragraph also shifts abruptly from enjoyment of print to health and concentration. Use clearer topic sentences and develop each paragraph around one main point, with references that make the links between claims explicit.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.0
You attempt vocabulary relevant to the topic, including “printed,” “electronic books,” “digital platforms,” “distraction,” and “adverse effect.” However, the range is limited and several spelling and word-choice errors make parts of the message difficult to understand, for example “increabily,” “reliable,” “extact knowlgde,” and “concerten.” Some combinations are also unnatural, such as “more updation” and “more creative and advance.” Aim to learn accurate topic-specific phrases and check spelling and word forms carefully. More precise expressions would help you explain the advantages and disadvantages without relying on broad or unclear claims. For instance, distinguish between free online access and the convenience of digital publications.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0
You attempt both simple and longer sentences, but control is inconsistent, and errors often make the intended meaning hard to follow. Examples include “books plays” and “people do not more like printed,” where agreement and sentence construction are faulty. The opening fragment, “Wheather all piece of information people can attain in order to abilable in the internet,” does not form a complete sentence. Articles, plurals, and verb forms also need attention, as in “a most of people” and “it could be bad impact.” Punctuation and sentence boundaries are sometimes unreliable, particularly where a full stop is followed immediately by “Therefore.” Practise building accurate basic sentences first, then add subordinate clauses and check each sentence for a clear subject and verb.
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