Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-07-25
IELTS Writing Task 2 question
Some people say that now is the best time in history to be living.
What is your opinion about this?
What other time in history would be interesting to live in?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Student answer (Band 5.5)
Time is changing rapidly day by day. In today's era technology is spreading wider and living standards are becoming highly demanding. As discussions are going on among people regarding the best time of living in history. I would like to share my opinion about this below.
Some people say that today's living is the best time but I do not agree completely with them. In my opinion, previous time was the best time for living because in the past time there was purity in the food and people as well. In tho
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 is significantly under the required word count of 250 words, reaching only 92 words. Because the essay is incomplete and stops abruptly, the task is only partially addressed. While you introduce your opinion, you fail to develop the second part of the prompt regarding which other time in history would be interesting to live in. To improve, you must ensure you fully address all parts of the question and provide sufficient supporting evidence and examples to meet the length requirement. Currently, the ideas are too limited to demonstrate a clear position or provide a balanced argument.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is too short to demonstrate effective paragraphing or a logical progression of ideas. While there is a basic attempt to introduce the topic, the abrupt ending prevents the development of a coherent structure. Cohesive devices are minimal, and the flow is interrupted by the incomplete nature of the text. To achieve a higher score, you need to organize your thoughts into clear paragraphs, each with a topic sentence, supporting details, and a concluding thought, using linking words to connect your ideas smoothly.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary used is basic and repetitive, such as the phrase 'best time' and 'in the past time'. There is little evidence of a range of vocabulary that would allow for precise expression. You attempt some general vocabulary like 'technology' and 'standards', but these are not developed. To improve, focus on using more precise adjectives and nouns, and try to incorporate collocations that sound more natural in an academic or formal context. Avoid repeating the same words in close proximity.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The grammar is generally understandable, but there are noticeable errors in sentence structure and word choice, such as 'previous time was the best time' and 'In tho'. The range of structures is limited to simple sentences. To improve, you should aim to incorporate a variety of complex sentence structures, such as using relative clauses or conditional sentences. Additionally, ensure you proofread your work to correct basic errors in punctuation and word order, which currently detract from the clarity of your writing.
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