Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-27
IELTS Writing Task 2 question
Some people say that it is possible to tell a lot about a person’s culture and character from their choice of clothes.
Do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Student answer (Band 5.0)
It is often argued that the selection of clothes reflects the culture and character of individuals. I completely agree with this phenomenon because physical appearance mostly followed by region and personal choice.
To begin with, people prefer to wear clothes according to their culture. In other words, every person belongs to a different region, where they follow their elders in terms of choosing clothe, by which they represent their culture and inspire others. For instance, while following modern trends occasionally, people who live in Punjab are always feel comfortable to wear kurta pajama, where indicate that they belong to punjabi families. Therefore, the choice of clothes play a vital role to show culture, which distinct people from others.
Furthermore, the quality of clothes is another way to know more about someone's character because by this anyon
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-length, containing only 136 words, which is well below the 250-word requirement. Consequently, the task is not fully addressed. While you establish a clear position in the introduction, the development of ideas is severely limited. The second paragraph attempts to discuss culture, but the third paragraph is incomplete and cuts off mid-sentence. Because the response is unfinished and fails to meet the minimum length, it cannot be considered a fully developed argument. To improve, you must ensure you provide a complete essay structure with sufficient supporting details and examples for each point raised.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay uses basic cohesive devices such as 'To begin with' and 'Furthermore' to signal the start of paragraphs. However, the logical flow is interrupted by the incomplete nature of the final paragraph. Paragraphing is present, but the abrupt ending prevents a coherent conclusion or a fully developed argument. The referencing is generally clear, but the lack of sufficient content makes it difficult to assess your ability to manage complex logical progression. To improve, focus on completing your thoughts and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence followed by supporting evidence and a concluding statement.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is adequate for basic communication but lacks the range and precision required for higher bands. You use some relevant terms like 'physical appearance', 'modern trends', and 'vital role', but there are errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'mostly followed by region' and 'where indicate that'. The range is limited, and the incomplete nature of the text prevents the demonstration of a wider, more sophisticated vocabulary. To improve, try to incorporate more precise collocations and topic-specific terminology related to sociology or personal identity.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There is a mix of simple and some attempted complex sentence structures, but the accuracy is inconsistent. Errors include subject-verb agreement issues, such as 'choice of clothes play' (should be 'plays') and 'people who live in Punjab are always feel comfortable' (should be 'always feel comfortable'). Additionally, there are punctuation and phrasing errors, such as 'where indicate that' instead of 'which indicates that'. These errors occasionally impede the flow of the text. To improve, focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement and ensuring that your complex sentences are grammatically sound.
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