Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-16
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)
Image quality is increasing day by day because of advancement in technology. however, in this essay, I would like to discuss that word is less effective that picture on the internet and newspaper. I will discuss my point of view and reasons behind this issue in upcoming paragraphs
why image is more attractive that word on screen or paper. the first and foremost point is that image are eye catching due to use of verity of color, so people distract from reading the word on newspaper. Moreover, picture tell the whole story like what incident happen, who the person is, where this happens and so on through this people ignore the word written on next of this. for example, recent shown that 98 percent people tell the story just seeing the picture on the screen and newspaper.
In my opinion, I think that picture is becoming powerful tool to remove the Borenses while reading the long paragraphs on newspapers Apart from this picture explains the things in few seconds which help in saving time in spending on one concept. To instance, when i was in school, I learn biology concept easily beacuse of ima
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 fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, as it is only 194 words long. This significantly impacts the development of ideas, which remain superficial and under-developed. While the essay attempts to address the prompt by discussing the effectiveness of pictures versus words, the argument is cut short, and the conclusion is entirely missing. The ideas provided, such as the '98 percent' statistic, lack depth and logical support. To improve, you must ensure you write at least 250 words to allow for a full exploration of your arguments, including a clear introduction, well-supported body paragraphs, and a concluding summary.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay shows some attempt at organization, with a clear introduction and body paragraphs. However, the progression of ideas is hindered by the incomplete nature of the text. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'Moreover' and 'Apart from this', but they are sometimes used mechanically. Paragraphing is present, but the final paragraph is incomplete, which disrupts the overall flow. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence followed by supporting details, leading to a logical conclusion.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. There are several instances of word-choice errors, such as 'Borenses' (likely meaning boredom) and 'distract from reading' (which should be 'distracted from'). The range of vocabulary is insufficient to express complex ideas effectively. To improve, you should aim to use a broader range of topic-specific vocabulary related to media and communication. Avoid repeating basic words and try to incorporate more precise synonyms to convey your meaning more accurately.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. Examples include 'word is less effective that picture' (should be 'words are less effective than pictures') and 'image are eye catching' (subject-verb agreement error). There is a lack of complex sentence structures, and punctuation is inconsistent, with missing capitalization at the start of sentences and incomplete thoughts. To improve, focus on basic subject-verb agreement, pluralization, and the correct use of articles. Practice constructing more complex sentences using subordinating conjunctions to improve your grammatical range.
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