Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-22

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)

some people opine that living in toady's world is better than living in the past historical. In my opinion, modernization made life more easier to live as compared to living in the past because people have easy access to the internet and transportation.

First and foremost, advances in medicine have significantly increased life expectancy and improved treatment of previously life threatening illnesses. In addition, technological developments have transformed everyday life. The artificial intelligence and cell phones enable people to communicate instantly, access wide range of information on internet. Furthermore, education is more accessible than ever, allowing people from different background to acquire knowledge and pursue professional development.

However, If i could choose another historical period to experience, I would select 90's era. This period of time would be fascinating because it witnessed an revival of art, science and paperwork period.

In conclusion, historical world was good but todays era is best time to live with

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, reaching only 155 words. Consequently, the development of ideas is severely limited. While you address both parts of the prompt—discussing why today is a good time to live and suggesting the 90s as an alternative—the arguments are underdeveloped. The conclusion is incomplete, trailing off without a final thought. To improve, you must expand your points with specific examples and ensure you meet the length requirement to allow for a full exploration of the topic.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. You use some basic cohesive devices like 'First and foremost', 'In addition', and 'Furthermore' to link ideas. However, the progression of ideas is hindered by the brevity of the text. The final paragraph is unfinished, which disrupts the overall coherence of the response. To achieve a higher band, ensure that each paragraph contains a fully developed argument and that the essay has a clear, complete conclusion.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but it lacks the range and precision required for higher bands. You use some appropriate terms like 'life expectancy' and 'technological developments', but there are errors in word choice and phrasing, such as 'past historical' and 'paperwork period'. The vocabulary is somewhat repetitive and lacks the sophistication needed to express complex ideas fluently. Focus on learning collocations and using more precise academic vocabulary to enhance your writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

There are several grammatical errors throughout the text, such as 'modernization made life more easier' (double comparative), 'toady's world' (spelling), and 'If i could' (capitalization). You rely on simple sentence structures, and while there is an attempt at a complex sentence with 'If', the overall control is inconsistent. Frequent errors in articles and word forms occasionally distract the reader. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement, correct use of comparatives, and proofreading for basic mechanical errors.

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