Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-09-04
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)
in this mordan word indiviuals think that the style of wearing cloths tell about the persons charcter and their living perofessinal. i am fully agree with fact and in this essay i will support and give proff of this mentaily.
firstly, every person have choce to wear what ever they like in world and no one has right to control it. outfit is way where we can hide our body in world and in the example side, some of black people wear pents to much down and it become the fashion but this idea this start from the jail where american goverment not allow to wear to belt. this uncomfortable now become a trend and it show the reality of worlds. like how they work different for different people.
on the other side, arabic country also a good of example of this piont. in this nation all of women cover them properly the reason behind this that they believe only their husband have right to them properly. this counties people are very strike to their culture and many all the mostly follow the same thing when thet visit or start living in another country. for like study or a work but and follow it like a resposbility and pride. those are pionts which help to proof the fact.
in last cloths are not a piece of garment and it this idenity of person and hornor as well and this things like a racism and the strickness is behind this thing thats why people think cloths show culture and their style of living
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response addresses the prompt by taking a clear position, but the development of ideas is limited and often unclear. While you provide examples regarding fashion trends and cultural dress, the connection between these examples and the core argument—that clothing reflects character and culture—is not fully articulated. The explanation of the 'sagging pants' trend is confusing, and the discussion on cultural dress lacks depth. To improve, ensure each paragraph focuses on a single, well-explained point that directly supports your thesis. Avoid generalizations and ensure your reasoning is logical and easy for the reader to follow.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the progression of ideas is often disjointed. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'firstly' and 'on the other side', but they are sometimes used incorrectly or in a way that does not effectively link the sentences. The referencing is occasionally unclear, making it difficult to follow your train of thought. For example, the transition between the discussion of fashion trends and cultural identity is abrupt. To improve, focus on using transition words more naturally and ensure that each sentence logically follows the one before it to create a smoother flow.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite limited and there are frequent errors in word choice and spelling that occasionally impede communication. Words like 'mordan' (modern), 'perofessinal' (profession), 'proff' (proof), and 'strike' (strict) indicate a need for more attention to spelling and vocabulary acquisition. You rely on basic vocabulary and struggle to express more complex ideas precisely. To improve, focus on learning the correct spelling of common words and try to incorporate more academic vocabulary related to the topic of culture and identity. Reading more English texts will help you see how these words are used in context.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There is a limited range of grammatical structures, and the text contains frequent errors in sentence construction, verb tense, and article usage. For example, 'every person have choce' should be 'every person has a choice', and 'arabic country also a good of example' is grammatically incorrect. Many sentences are fragmented or lack proper subject-verb agreement. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors makes the writing difficult to read. Focus on mastering basic sentence structures, particularly subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles, before attempting more complex grammatical forms.
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