Resources for wild animals: IELTS Task 2 essay #2, band 5.5
A student’s answer to this repeated IELTS question, shared without their name and marked by Axiom on the four criteria. Select a highlighted passage to see how it could be revised, and why.
289 words. Marked by Axiom on 6 March 2025. Estimated by AI. It isn’t an official IELTS score.
Task 2289 words
Some people think that too much attention and too many resources are into the protection of wild animals and birds. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some individuals deliberate that too much attention coupled with too many valuable resources are separated for protection of wildlife in our planet by every country.
Grammar & accuracy
RevisedHowever, this essay will discuss the drawbacks of these actions, even if they are deemed to be correct.
The revised sentence corrects the grammar and punctuation errors, making the meaning clearer.
extinction is a natural process and people’s help along with its intervention are not always necessary.
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedOn the one hand, we should not forget that birds and animals are essential creations that have a substantial influence on a plant’s health and the food chain.
The revised sentence is more coherent and easier to understand.
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedHowever, many people believe that the majority of resources, such as money and energy, should be directed towards wildlife conservation.
The revised sentence is more coherent and the meaning is clearer.
Lexical resource
RevisedThe destruction of wildlife can also have severe consequences, such as contributing to climate change and causing financial losses for farmers, as wildlife such as bees play a crucial role in pollination.
The revised sentence uses more natural and precise language.
On the other hand, couple of disadvantages will be demonstrated. Moreover, numerous of countries have been investing in protection nature which is demanding process,so they could invest on healthcare, education coupled with poverty, since multitude of lands have described problems.
Grammar & accuracy
RevisedOne disadvantage is that animal protection and breeding require significant resources, which do not generate any economic profit.
The revised sentence corrects the grammar and punctuation errors, making the meaning clearer.
Lexical resource
RevisedTherefore, instead of investing resources in wildlife conservation, humanity could use them to develop infrastructure that will provide a significant return on investment in the long run.
The revised sentence uses more natural and precise language.
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedIn summary, animals play a crucial role on our planet, and efforts to conserve them should be balanced. This demonstrates that none of the options should be escalated or alleviated.
The revised sentence is more coherent and the meaning is clearer.
Select a highlighted passage to see its suggested revision.
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 is structured with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion, which helps in maintaining a logical flow. However, the use of cohesive devices is sometimes confusing, making it hard to follow the line of reasoning. Additionally, there are some abrupt transitions between ideas, which affects the overall coherence of the essay.
Suggestions
- Try to use a variety of cohesive devices appropriately to ensure smooth transitions between ideas.
- Make sure that each paragraph has a clear central topic and that all sentences in the paragraph relate to this topic.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedOn the one hand, we should not forget that birds and animals are essential creations that have a substantial influence on a plant’s health and the food chain.
The revised sentence is more coherent and easier to understand.
RevisedHowever, many people believe that the majority of resources, such as money and energy, should be directed towards wildlife conservation.
The revised sentence is more coherent and the meaning is clearer.
RevisedIn summary, animals play a crucial role on our planet, and efforts to conserve them should be balanced. This demonstrates that none of the options should be escalated or alleviated.
The revised sentence is more coherent and the meaning is clearer.
Grammar & accuracy
Band 6.0/ 9
The essay uses a mix of simple and complex sentence forms and there are some errors in grammar and punctuation. However, these do not impede communication. The essay uses a variety of sentence structures, which adds variety and interest to the text. However, there are some grammatical errors and punctuation mistakes, which can affect the overall clarity of the essay.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedSome individuals argue that too much attention and resources are being disproportionately allocated to the protection of wildlife on our planet by every country.
The revised sentence corrects the grammar and punctuation errors, making the meaning clearer.
RevisedHowever, this essay will discuss the drawbacks of these actions, even if they are deemed to be correct.
The revised sentence corrects the grammar and punctuation errors, making the meaning clearer.
RevisedOne disadvantage is that animal protection and breeding require significant resources, which do not generate any economic profit.
The revised sentence corrects the grammar and punctuation errors, making the meaning clearer.
Lexical resource
Band 6.0/ 9
The essay uses a sufficient range of vocabulary and there is evidence of some less common and idiomatic language. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation. The essay demonstrates a good command of a wide range of vocabulary related to the topic. However, there are some instances of awkward or incorrect word choices, which can affect the clarity of the argument.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedOn the one hand, we should not forget that birds and animals are essential for the well-being of our planet, as they have a significant impact on the health of plants and the food chain.
The revised sentence uses more natural and precise language.
RevisedThe destruction of wildlife can also have severe consequences, such as contributing to climate change and causing financial losses for farmers, as wildlife such as bees play a crucial role in pollination.
The revised sentence uses more natural and precise language.
RevisedTherefore, instead of investing resources in wildlife conservation, humanity could use them to develop infrastructure that will provide a significant return on investment in the long run.
The revised sentence uses more natural and precise language.
Task response
Band 6.0/ 9
The essay addresses the task and presents a clear position throughout the response. However, the argument could be more fully developed and supported. The essay addresses the prompt by discussing both the importance of wildlife and the potential drawbacks of focusing too much attention and resources on their protection. However, the argument could be more fully developed, and the essay could provide more specific examples to support its points.
Suggestions
- Provide more specific examples to support your arguments.
- Ensure that each paragraph has a clear focus and is well-developed.
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