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Individuals and the environment: IELTS Task 2 essay #4, band 5.5

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422 words. Marked by Axiom on 9 August 2025. Estimated by AI. It isn’t an official IELTS score.

Task 2422 words

Some people say that what people do to protect the environment cannot make a difference. Others say that individuals can help to protect the environment. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

People have different views about whether people within the country should contribute to the protection of environment.

  1. Grammar & accuracy

    RevisedWhile the contribution of individuals may seem small, I firmly believe that it is important for individuals to help preserve nature, as this can be very beneficial to both the government and the environment as a whole.

    The revised sentence corrects the awkward phrasing and provides a more clear and concise statement of the point being made.

These organizations have enough resources and funding to the preservation of nature. In terms of various organizations, they are trying to solve these problems by different ways, such as planting trees for deforestation issues and making modern equipment to avoid air pollution, these kinds of methods are helpful for avoiding the serious impacts of the global issues. By enacting new laws and penalties for people who cut down trees or get rid of their waste into sea or land, this method can teach them essential lessons about their mistakes, and they start to pay more attention to their surroundings.

  1. Coherence & cohesion

    RevisedOn the one hand, while individual efforts to avoid environmental damage may seem insufficient to prevent global issues such as deforestation, global warming, and air pollution, it is important to recognize the significant role of governments in protecting the environment through strong regulations and international cooperation.

    The revised sentence provides a smoother transition between ideas and clearly states the point being made.

  2. Grammar & accuracy

    RevisedFurthermore, governing bodies should prioritize the overall health of their population by preventing environmental damage, as a poor air quality can significantly impact public health.

    The revised sentence corrects the awkward phrasing and provides a more clear and concise statement of the point being made.

They can plant different kinds of trees in their yards or gardens to prevent deforestation problems. Furthermore, individuals can separate their daily waste to help recycling centers, which reduces the total amount of garbage that goes to the landfills and lessens the issues like water and air pollution. Additionally, local schools should add the related subjects into the school curriculum, which can teach how to tackle these problems. If young people know more about the ways to preserve nature, they are more likely to live in the pure environment without facing global problems like global warming, air pollution and deforestation.

  1. Coherence & cohesion

    RevisedOn the other hand, it is crucial for every individual to take responsibility and contribute to environmental protection, as even small steps can lead to significant improvements in the future.

    The revised sentence provides a clearer and more concise statement of the point being made.

  2. Grammar & accuracy

    RevisedAnother measure would be educating the younger generation about the importance of living in a pollution-free environment.

    The revised sentence corrects the awkward phrasing and provides a more clear and concise statement of the point being made.

  1. Coherence & cohesion

    RevisedIn conclusion, while the contribution of individuals may seem insufficient to alleviate the serious damage to the environment, I firmly believe that every small effort to preserve nature and its resources is beneficial in achieving healthy and eco-friendly lifestyles.

    The revised sentence provides a more clear and concise conclusion, restating the author's position.

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Estimated by AI. It isn’t an official IELTS score.

What Axiom wrote for each criterion: why the answer earned its band, and what to work on next.

Coherence & cohesion

Band 5.0/ 9

The essay is logically organized and the progression of ideas is clear. However, there are some issues with the use of cohesive devices and the overall cohesion of the essay. The essay follows a logical structure, but the use of cohesive devices is sometimes inaccurate or missing, making the connection between ideas less smooth. Additionally, the conclusion could be more effective in summarizing the main points and reiterating the author's stance.

Suggestions

  • Use a variety of cohesive devices to ensure smooth transition between ideas.
  • Make sure to fully develop your conclusion to effectively summarize the main points and clearly state your position.

Sentence revisions 3

  • RevisedOn the one hand, while individual efforts to avoid environmental damage may seem insufficient to prevent global issues such as deforestation, global warming, and air pollution, it is important to recognize the significant role of governments in protecting the environment through strong regulations and international cooperation.

    The revised sentence provides a smoother transition between ideas and clearly states the point being made.

  • RevisedOn the other hand, it is crucial for every individual to take responsibility and contribute to environmental protection, as even small steps can lead to significant improvements in the future.

    The revised sentence provides a clearer and more concise statement of the point being made.

  • RevisedIn conclusion, while the contribution of individuals may seem insufficient to alleviate the serious damage to the environment, I firmly believe that every small effort to preserve nature and its resources is beneficial in achieving healthy and eco-friendly lifestyles.

    The revised sentence provides a more clear and concise conclusion, restating the author's position.

Grammar & accuracy

Band 6.0/ 9

The essay uses a variety of complex structures. However, there are a few grammatical errors and awkward constructions. The essay demonstrates a good command of a range of grammatical structures, with only minor errors. However, there are a few instances of awkward or incorrect phrasing that could be revised for clarity and precision. Additionally, the use of more varied and sophisticated sentence structures could enhance the overall quality of the essay.

Sentence revisions 3

  • RevisedWhile the contribution of individuals may seem small, I firmly believe that it is important for individuals to help preserve nature, as this can be very beneficial to both the government and the environment as a whole.

    The revised sentence corrects the awkward phrasing and provides a more clear and concise statement of the point being made.

  • RevisedFurthermore, governing bodies should prioritize the overall health of their population by preventing environmental damage, as a poor air quality can significantly impact public health.

    The revised sentence corrects the awkward phrasing and provides a more clear and concise statement of the point being made.

  • RevisedAnother measure would be educating the younger generation about the importance of living in a pollution-free environment.

    The revised sentence corrects the awkward phrasing and provides a more clear and concise statement of the point being made.

Lexical resource

Band 6.0/ 9

The essay demonstrates a good command of a broad lexical repertoire. However, there are a few instances of awkward or incorrect word choice. The essay demonstrates a good range of vocabulary, with appropriate use of academic language. However, there are a few instances of awkward or incorrect word choice that could be revised for clarity and precision. Additionally, the use of more varied and sophisticated language could enhance the overall quality of the essay.

Sentence revisions 2

  • RevisedOn the one hand, while individual efforts to avoid environmental damage may seem insufficient to prevent global issues such as deforestation, global warming, and air pollution, it is important to recognize the significant role of governments in protecting the environment through strong regulations and international cooperation.

    The revised sentence corrects the awkward phrasing and provides a more clear and concise statement of the point being made.

  • RevisedIn conclusion, while the contribution of individuals may seem insufficient to alleviate the serious damage to the environment, I firmly believe that every small effort to preserve nature and its resources is beneficial in achieving healthy and eco-friendly lifestyles.

    The revised sentence corrects the awkward phrasing and provides a more clear and concise conclusion, restating the author's position.

Task response

Band 6.0/ 9

The essay addresses the task effectively, presenting a clear position throughout the response. However, the argument could be more fully developed and supported with specific examples. The essay effectively addresses the prompt by discussing both views and providing the author's opinion. However, the introduction could be more engaging and the conclusion could more effectively summarize the main points and reiterate the author's stance. Additionally, the essay could be improved by providing more specific examples to support the arguments.

Suggestions

  • Make sure to fully develop your arguments and support them with specific examples.

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