Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-09-02
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)
I am going to talk about history . History is our past . There is much good things happen in our past . Now in this generation we are living in technology and that is happen only because the past legend members of our society.
Definitely , This is the best time living in history because now we have a lot of technology , Basically, we are blessed with technology . We should thankful to our forefathers to gave us this life .
In my opinion we should do the work likewise our forefathers do . They make our life so easy . They themselves live in difficulty but made technology for the next generation . I would love to go to past . The people they were very honest and hard working . Now the genz always wanted a short way to get success. The truth is that the success belongs to those who work hard and never give up .
For example, Henry Fischel made exams for the next generation so they will know their ability . They will work hard on it to get huge success. There are many more examples like Bob Kahn invent the internet . Now a days million of peoples using his invention . It makes our life so easier . Its reduce the distance of miles . We can talk to our loved one in just one second . Its also has social media plate from where we can search anything and see everything while sitting in the home.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response addresses both parts of the prompt: the current era and a historical period of interest. However, the development is limited. While you mention technology as a benefit of the current era, the discussion remains superficial. The second part of the prompt—which historical time you would like to live in—is not clearly answered; you mention wanting to go to the past but do not specify a particular era or provide a well-reasoned justification for why that specific time would be interesting. The ideas are somewhat repetitive, focusing heavily on 'hard work' rather than exploring the nuances of historical periods or the complexities of modern life.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the progression of ideas is often disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is minimal and sometimes mechanical (e.g., 'For example', 'Definitely'). There are issues with referencing; for instance, the transition between discussing the current generation and the desire to visit the past is abrupt. The logical flow is hindered by short, choppy sentences and a lack of clear signposting between the two main parts of the prompt. Paragraphing is present, but the internal structure of the paragraphs lacks a clear topic sentence and supporting development.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is basic and repetitive, which limits the ability to convey complex ideas. You rely on simple terms like 'good things', 'easy', and 'work hard'. There are some inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'past legend members' and 'social media plate', which impede the natural flow of the text. While the meaning is generally clear, the range of vocabulary is insufficient to demonstrate the flexibility required for higher bands. To improve, you should focus on using more precise nouns, adjectives, and collocations related to history and technology.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay relies heavily on simple sentence structures. There are frequent grammatical errors, particularly with subject-verb agreement ('There is much good things happen'), verb tense consistency ('forefathers to gave us'), and article usage. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with unnecessary commas and capitalization errors. While the errors do not completely prevent the reader from understanding the message, they are frequent enough to cause difficulty. You need to work on forming more complex sentences using subordinating conjunctions and ensuring consistent verb tense usage throughout your writing.
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