Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-03
IELTS Writing Task 2 question
News stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompanied by pictures.
Some people say that these pictures are more effective than words.
What is your opinion about this?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Student answer (Band 5.0)
There is a statement regarding news headlines on Tv and in newspapers which claim that the visualization of images are far more effective than just words. I agree to the given statement and my inclinations are justified in the ensuing paragraphs.
I believe that visualization effects attract more than words. The primary reason to says like that is it's fascinated the reader to go through the details which have interesting pictures. Nowadays, many medias are printing pictures in a way that it attract the reader to read that story. Being said that, many newspapers cover the big images on the paper and it gives ideas to the reader about the stories written there. Furthermore, in order to increase the TRV ratings, media houses usually adds the gra
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response is significantly under the required word count of 250 words, reaching only 127 words. This failure to meet the length requirement means the task is only partially addressed. While you establish a clear position, the ideas are severely underdeveloped and the essay is incomplete, ending abruptly mid-sentence. To improve, you must expand on your arguments with specific examples and ensure you reach the minimum word count to allow for a full exploration of the topic.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay shows some attempt at logical organization, with an introduction and a body paragraph. However, the abrupt ending makes it impossible to assess the overall progression of the argument. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'Furthermore' and 'The primary reason', but the limited length prevents a coherent structure from being fully established. Paragraphing is present, but the incomplete nature of the text disrupts the flow of ideas significantly.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is generally adequate for basic communication but lacks the range and precision required for higher bands. There are several errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'visualization of images' (redundant), 'many medias' (incorrect pluralization), and 'TRV ratings' (likely a typo for TV ratings). The language is repetitive and lacks the sophisticated control needed to express complex ideas effectively. Expanding your vocabulary to include more precise, topic-specific terms would be beneficial.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The text contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'There is a statement... which claim' (subject-verb agreement error), 'The primary reason to says like that is it's fascinated' (incorrect verb form and structure), and 'media houses usually adds' (subject-verb agreement). The range of structures is limited, relying mostly on simple sentences. To improve, focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement and sentence construction before attempting more complex structures.
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