Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-09-03
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 the modern era, a few of people think that current time is best to be living in history instead of other period in history would be interesting to live in . In my opinion this is the best time in history to be living because of technological development which I will discuss in the forthcoming paragraphs.
Firstly, technology helps in every areas of life .Because of technological development every sector makes easier such as education, Medical, transportation . For instance , in education sector , online recorded sessions provided to students who can not attend the in person classes.
As a result, they can save their time and manage their work as well as they earn money for their family.
However, other time would be interesting in history also because due to technical gadgets all the work would be done by that gadgets . Owing to this people can work at home so they do not need to go outside the home. It is too easy for them. For example , travel tickets booking would be booked at home without go outside . As a result , people can spend more time at home with the family members which helps to make strong bonds.
In conclusions, although technical development helps to make life more easier but it affects on physical development . In my opinion technical uses good for only make life better for earning but its not much better for health so i think that with the help of this people can know about other new things .
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| 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, but the development is uneven. While you clearly state that the current era is the best due to technology, the second part of the prompt—discussing another interesting time in history—is not addressed. Instead, you continue to discuss the benefits of modern technology in the second body paragraph. To improve, you must explicitly identify a different historical period (e.g., the Renaissance or the Industrial Revolution) and explain why it would be interesting to live in. The conclusion also introduces new, slightly contradictory ideas about physical health that were not fully explored in the body paragraphs.
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. For example, the transition 'However, other time would be interesting in history also' does not logically introduce the subsequent content, which focuses on modern gadgets rather than a different historical era. Referencing is sometimes unclear, and the flow between sentences is occasionally disjointed. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider variety of linking words (e.g., 'furthermore', 'consequently', 'in contrast') and ensure that each paragraph maintains a clear, singular focus that relates directly to the topic sentence.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision and range required for higher bands. You rely on basic terms like 'good', 'easy', and 'things'. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'technical gadgets' instead of 'digital technology' or 'technological advancements'. Some phrasing is repetitive, and the lack of variety in word choice limits the impact of your arguments. To improve, try to incorporate more topic-specific vocabulary related to history and technology, and focus on using more sophisticated synonyms to express your ideas clearly.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Common issues include missing articles ('in education sector'), incorrect verb forms ('would be booked at home without go outside'), and subject-verb agreement errors ('a few of people think'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with spacing around commas. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors prevents the writing from reaching a higher band. Focus on proofreading for basic grammar, specifically articles, prepositions, and verb tense consistency.
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