Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-10

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

Plastic bags, plastic bottles and plastic packaging are bad for the environment.

What damage does plastic do to the environment?

What can be done by governments and individuals to solve this problem?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

 

Student answer (Band 5.0)

The most dangerous thing in our environment we faces is the plastic products such as plastic bags, bottles and packaging. The next paragraphs will shed some light on this issue.

There are many materials causes a damage in the environment especially plastic.

The main danger of plastic in our lives when it gives poison gas in the air that happened when its stayed under the sun light and heat which ruined the fresh air around us. For instance, it causes many health deseass for people, animals and plants and sometimes to death.

The second dangerous effects is dirty places which it might cause to our environment when we misused it and throw it everywhere.

We can overcome this issue when the governments spread the culture among the people as how to deal with plastic? and how store it in good conditions? In addition, they should offer enough garbage bins specialize for plastic and use it after that for recycling. Moreover, find another healthy materials instade of plastic.

Also we have the responsibility as a people to protect our environment to keep it clean and throw it in its special places. Moreover, teach our children to reuse this materials in hand made activities

In conclusion, plastic is a bad material for our environment and our lives so we should be positive and helpful as persons and also the governments togather to fight this danger and protect our countries.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response addresses both parts of the prompt, identifying environmental damage and suggesting solutions. However, the development of ideas is limited and lacks depth. For instance, the claim that plastic releases 'poison gas' is scientifically vague and lacks supporting evidence or specific examples. Furthermore, the response is 13 words under the 250-word minimum, which negatively impacts the overall development of the argument. To improve, you should expand on your points with more specific examples, such as the impact of microplastics in oceans or specific government policies like plastic bag taxes, to ensure a more thorough exploration of the topic.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the progression of ideas is somewhat mechanical. While you use cohesive devices like 'In addition' and 'Moreover', they are sometimes used in a repetitive or slightly unnatural way. The referencing is occasionally unclear, such as in the sentence 'when we misused it and throw it everywhere', where the pronoun 'it' does not clearly refer back to a specific noun. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring clear pronoun reference would enhance the flow and coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for basic communication but lacks the range and precision required for higher bands. There are several instances of word-choice errors, such as 'health deseass' (diseases) and 'healthy materials instade of plastic' (alternatives to plastic). The range is limited, relying on simple descriptors like 'bad' and 'dangerous'. To reach a higher band, you should focus on using more precise terminology related to environmental science and ensure correct spelling and collocation. Expanding your vocabulary to include more academic or topic-specific terms will significantly improve your score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The essay relies heavily on simple sentence structures, and there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'The most dangerous thing in our environment we faces' (face) and 'There are many materials causes a damage' (that cause damage). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of question marks in statements. While you attempt some complex structures, they are often faulty. To improve, focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement and sentence construction before attempting more complex grammatical forms. Proofreading for common errors like pluralisation and verb tense consistency is essential.

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