Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-07
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 5.0)
In this modern era, people are facing many health problems just because of various type of pollutions. Some individual believes that the on going era is the best period in human history for surviving. I am completely agree with the given statement, although I recognize that there is certain disadvantages comes comes with the developments.
Over the past few decades, human beings has collected a lot of achievements in technology to build human life much smoother. Previously humans have to complete all their tasks manually which consumes a lot of time and energy, however now-a-days most of the human assignments are done by humanoid robots or machines. Furthermore, humans also succeed to cure almost every diseases and virus which can extend a lifespan of anyone. To illustrate, Recently Antrophy CEO launch an AI tool for every age of individuals to answer any question and it also can accomplish their work within due date.
Although there are several benefits in modern era, there a many challenges that it brings like different types of pollutions it produces which destroys the environment. To make human life easier, companies are mass producing new technologies and also dispensing a vast of amount of air, water and noice pollutions. This factories pollutions merge within ecosystem and humans
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.5
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, which significantly impacts the development of ideas. While you address the first part of the prompt regarding the current era, you completely omit the second part of the task: discussing another time in history that would be interesting to live in. Furthermore, the essay ends abruptly mid-sentence, leaving the argument incomplete. To improve, you must ensure all parts of the prompt are addressed and provide a full, structured conclusion. The lack of development and the failure to answer the second question result in a low score for task achievement.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the logical progression is hindered by the incomplete nature of the text. You use some cohesive devices like 'Furthermore' and 'Although', but the flow is disrupted by the abrupt ending. The referencing is sometimes unclear, and the lack of a concluding paragraph makes the overall structure feel unfinished. To improve, focus on linking your ideas more smoothly and ensure that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence followed by supporting details, leading to a coherent conclusion.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
Your vocabulary is generally adequate for basic communication, but it lacks the range and precision required for higher bands. There are several word-choice errors, such as 'collecting achievements' instead of 'making advancements' and 'dispensing a vast of amount' which is grammatically incorrect. You also use repetitive phrasing. To improve, try to incorporate more precise academic vocabulary and collocations. Focus on using words in their correct context rather than relying on basic descriptors, and pay closer attention to word forms and prepositions.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'Some individual believes' (subject-verb agreement), 'I am completely agree' (incorrect verb form), and 'there a many challenges' (missing verb). The sentence structures are relatively simple, and the attempt at complex sentences often results in errors. To improve, focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement and article usage. Practice writing complex sentences using subordinating conjunctions correctly, and proofread your work to catch simple slips in tense and number.
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