Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-09-06
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 have opinion that the current time is the best where people can make this time historical movement for future. In my opinion, there are lot of things are happening in present which will be chance to become something history. There are also other time like 18s and 19s which had some interesting events are happened.
To commence with, I think present time is the best to make a history in future for many reasons. The most prominent reason is that several latest researches and experiments are done recently by scientists from all around the world. For example, Nasa recently has lunched and sent a missile in space which is the first successful satellite in the world. apart from this, some famous players has made some records in this 21s century which had never been happened in the past before which is considered as a big historical event for future.
On the contrary, people who are convinced with this thinking that 18s and 19s were the best time where numerous historical events were occurred. In the past, Indian had become independent from the British government in 1947 which is the most historical event where lot of people were killed and some fighters and warriors were sacrificed their lives for the freedom of India.
In conclusion, in my opinion, although there are abundant new events are happening day by day today. However, some other historical events w
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response addresses both parts of the prompt, but the development is limited and the essay is incomplete, ending abruptly mid-sentence. The word count is below the 250-word minimum, which negatively impacts the depth of the argument. While you present a position, the supporting examples—such as the mention of a 'missile' for a satellite or the vague reference to the '18s and 19s'—lack the necessary detail to fully support your points. To improve, ensure you complete your conclusion and provide more specific, well-explained examples to support your opinions.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay uses basic paragraphing and some cohesive devices like 'To commence with' and 'On the contrary'. However, the flow is often interrupted by grammatical errors and awkward phrasing. The transition between ideas is sometimes mechanical, and the lack of a finished conclusion significantly disrupts the overall coherence of the piece. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, logical progression that leads naturally to the next.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for basic communication but lacks the precision and range required for higher bands. You rely on repetitive or imprecise phrasing, such as 'make a history' or 'some famous players'. There are also issues with word choice, such as '18s and 19s' to refer to centuries. To improve, try to incorporate more sophisticated vocabulary related to historical periods and technological advancements, and pay closer attention to collocations to ensure your word choices sound natural.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including issues with subject-verb agreement ('some famous players has made'), tense usage ('events are happened'), and article usage. Sentence structures are mostly simple, and attempts at more complex sentences often contain errors that impede clarity. For example, 'people who are convinced with this thinking that 18s and 19s were the best time' is awkward and grammatically incorrect. Focusing on basic sentence construction and proofreading for subject-verb agreement will help improve your accuracy.
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