Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-11
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 5.5)
Nowadays, news on Telivision and in newsapapers are presented with photos. A few folks believe that these pictures are more compelling than the words. I firmly believe that with this notion.In the forthcoming paragraphs, i will ellaborate my views with relevant reasons.
Firsty, one major cause is pictures convey message easily. In other words, even a person who cannot read they can undersatnd by looking at picture what its is about.For example, my grandfather does not able to understand english language, but they easily about topics in news just looking at pictures.
Secondly factor, is photos donot make anything bored. This can be attributed to lots of people donot lose interset in reading news paper because of picture. As photos insist them to read about it. To cite an example, i can only read a newspaper when it established with pictures.
Another important point is that pictures attract lots of audience towards them because of its color , design, structure. In addition sometimes newspaper and TV portrays the news with pictures in way people thinks its very intersting.
In my opinion,I firmly believe that including pictures in news stories either its on paper and TV , it convey story in easy way and it every people can understand the topic. Also it will keep folks interest in news.
In conclusion, from my prespective adding pictures in news are very effective than words because of factors such as it attract peoples , every person can able to understand what is going on in the news.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response addresses the prompt and maintains a clear position throughout. The ideas are relevant, focusing on accessibility and engagement. However, the development of these ideas is somewhat repetitive and lacks depth. For instance, the point about pictures being 'interesting' is mentioned in multiple paragraphs without significant expansion. To reach a higher band, you should aim to provide more nuanced arguments, perhaps discussing the potential limitations of images (e.g., lack of context or potential for manipulation) to provide a more balanced and sophisticated discussion.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the argument. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate. Phrases like 'Secondly factor' and 'In addition sometimes' are used in a way that feels unnatural. Furthermore, referencing is occasionally unclear, such as in the sentence 'For example, my grandfather does not able to understand english language, but they easily about topics', where the pronoun 'they' is used incorrectly. Improving the variety and accuracy of transition signals would significantly enhance the flow of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the range and precision required for higher bands. There are several spelling errors (e.g., 'Telivision', 'newsapapers', 'ellaborate', 'undersatnd') and word choice issues, such as 'make anything bored' instead of 'make the news boring'. You rely on simple, repetitive vocabulary throughout the essay. To improve, focus on using more precise collocations and academic vocabulary, and ensure you proofread carefully to eliminate basic spelling mistakes that distract the reader.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures, but grammatical control is weak. There are frequent errors in subject-verb agreement ('news... are presented'), article usage, and sentence construction ('my grandfather does not able to understand'). Many sentences are fragmented or lack necessary auxiliary verbs. While the meaning is generally clear, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar prevents the writing from reaching a higher band. Focus on mastering subject-verb agreement and the correct use of modal verbs to improve your accuracy.
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