Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-09-05
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)
The world we live in today is dominated by the TV and newspapers. Some people believe Television and newspaper are very often accompanied by pictures that more effective than words. I certainly, agree with this point i will discuss on this topic and give my appropriate example.
On the one hand, TV and Newspapers are play vital role in society. But now a days people don't want to read entire story they look at the picture and then they read the story. From children to elder people choose from the picture. For instance, New products and film most of people like to watch and select through the image. also, in advertisement they don't want to read all the word.
In addition, In this era we can see the changes in all the sector. In this technology wold we can see. people how to attach with social media. In this time people don't read. For example, If some product quality is vey nice but people don't read that story. they look at the picture and decide what they want to buy. In fact, all the businesses they make beautiful picture of their products and the share with social media like, facebook, instagram. If may good way catch the more customer.
In Conclusion, In this time people don' want to read more detail about the products or history behind the story. So, some people like to instead of words picture is more effect on the society. Also, I agree with this point of view because in this time people choose any item from the image.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response addresses the prompt by expressing a clear opinion on the effectiveness of pictures versus words. However, the development of ideas is limited and repetitive. While you mention that people prefer images over text in advertising and social media, the arguments lack depth and specific, well-explained examples. The points are somewhat generalized, and the essay would benefit from exploring the 'why' behind this trend—such as the psychological impact of visual stimuli or the fast-paced nature of modern information consumption. To improve, ensure each paragraph provides a distinct, fully supported reason rather than restating the same point about people not wanting to read.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate, such as the repetitive use of 'In this time' or 'In this era'. Some transitions feel forced, and the logical progression between sentences is occasionally hindered by awkward phrasing. For example, the transition from discussing news to discussing product advertisements is abrupt. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider variety of linking words (e.g., 'consequently', 'furthermore', 'in contrast') and ensure that each sentence flows naturally from the previous one.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but remains quite basic and repetitive. You rely heavily on simple terms like 'nice', 'good', and 'story'. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'in this technology wold' (world) and 'if may good way catch the more customer'. To improve, try to incorporate more precise vocabulary related to media and communication, such as 'visual impact', 'consumer behavior', or 'digital marketing'. Expanding your range of synonyms and focusing on correct collocations will significantly enhance the sophistication of your writing.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout. Common issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'TV and Newspapers are play vital role'), missing articles, and incorrect sentence construction (e.g., 'people how to attach with social media'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with capitalization and comma usage. While the meaning is generally clear, these persistent errors impact the overall fluency. Focusing on basic sentence construction and proofreading for subject-verb agreement and article usage will help improve your accuracy.
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