Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-20

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)

Many people believe that, to live best lfestyle this is the fabulous time for the life expectancy. I partially agree with the concept of this. There is early 1800s was fascinating to for the people to reside. Both the questions will be discuss further in the ensuing paragraphs and relevant examples.

To begin with first question of as a best time is living today behind this there is numerous reasons. First and foremost is that medical facilities, In the past, people usually had to wait for long times of period to get treatment for their illness, Not only this, people had not enough money to for that. For instance, the hospitals were only provide treatments to those who had wealth and standard and poor people had to survive until there death, However nowdays people do not have to face this type of struggle because governments facilitate people who do not have that much income. such as free dental care plan, free birthchild service. In addition, for severe injury patience and the person who suffer from immediate treatment govrnemnt give them full access to get this in free. Furthermore, along with this there are other reasons too. Technology has helping people who really needed it, and anyone can get infomation from it. To cite an example, at present the pupil who have not enough money to pay their tuition fees they can access the internet and can learn free classes through social media platforms.

On the contrary, considering the second question in history there was many times best for the living like it starting from our ancestors they used to live in cave but they get the idea about how to build house and then we get many development from the all sectors like science, medicines, education and many more as well. For example, by facing difficult events they invent a good things for their future generations.

To conclude, It can be finally commented that, While present time is best for the living standards, However in history there were abundance of events when people felt there time as a best.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response addresses both parts of the prompt, but the development is uneven. While you provide reasons for why today is a good time to live, such as medical advancements and technology, the second part of the prompt—discussing another interesting time in history—is underdeveloped. You mention the 1800s in the introduction but fail to elaborate on why it would be interesting to live in that era, instead providing a vague reflection on human evolution. To improve, ensure each part of the prompt receives balanced attention and specific, relevant examples.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate, such as 'To begin with first question of as a best time' and 'On the contrary, considering the second question'. Some sentences are disjointed, and the logical flow between ideas is occasionally hindered by awkward phrasing. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear, singular focus would significantly enhance the coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks precision and variety. There are several instances of awkward word choices, such as 'fabulous time for the life expectancy' and 'severe injury patience' (instead of patients). You rely on basic vocabulary and struggle with collocations. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise academic vocabulary and ensure that words are used in their correct context. Avoid repetitive phrasing and try to incorporate more sophisticated synonyms for common words.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The essay contains a high frequency of grammatical errors, including issues with subject-verb agreement ('hospitals were only provide'), article usage, and sentence structure. Many sentences are fragmented or run-on, which makes them difficult to parse. While you attempt some complex structures, they are often faulty, leading to a lack of clarity. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, punctuation, and subject-verb agreement before attempting more complex grammatical forms. Proofreading for common errors like 'nowdays' (nowadays) is essential.

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