Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 12 · 2026-10-25

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

Write about the following topic: Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Student answer (Band 5.5)

People are devided on the topic of how much of scientific information should be shared with the world. While some supports the idea of sharing all the information in scientific research, business and the academic world, others believe that some information should be kept secret. I support the idea of sharing selective information with the world.

The purpose of scientific research is to contribute to the welfare of the mankind and in a broder spectrum to the universe. So it is only acceptable that scientist should share their inventions, theories and other essestial information with the world so that others may use it for a better purpose. However, there are some limitations to that idea.

First of all, if all the scientific reaserch is shared without any restriction then people might use for any purpose whether they are good or bad. For example, people may use acid for dying of cloths or purification of metals. On the other hand people may use it for harming others as it has been seen in many crimes.

Secondly, science is a continuous process. It takes time and repeated development. If the research of one person goes to another hand before it has reached its final stage then it might cause problems. Sometimes, when an important scientific project reaches the wrong hand it can threaten the national security. Countries develop their own research area for its own protection adn keep it as secret for its own safety from the rival countries. However, apart from inventions that can lead to harm other inventions in the field of medical, technology, environment should be share with all.

In conclusion, it can be reiterated that, only selective part of scientific research or invention should be shared with others that can contribute to the welfare of others.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5

You present a clear view—that only selected information should be shared—and give relevant reasons involving misuse and national security. You also acknowledge the benefits of sharing research for human welfare and mention medical, technological and environmental fields. However, the discussion is weighted toward reasons for restricting information; the case for open sharing is stated mainly in general terms and is not supported with a developed example. The acid example illustrates possible misuse, but the link between sharing research and the specific harm could be explained more precisely. To strengthen the response, develop both sides more evenly and explain what kinds of information should be shared or protected, with a concrete example. The length requirement is met; 13 words copied from the task prompt were not counted.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The response has a coherent overall arrangement: an introduction states your position, the body presents reasons for caution, and the conclusion restates your view. Paragraphs are generally focused, and signposts such as “First of all,” “Secondly,” and “In conclusion” help readers follow the sequence. Some connections are less clear or mechanical, however. “On the other hand” introduces a contrast, but the relationship between the two uses of acid would be clearer if explicitly explained. The shift from national security to sharing medical and environmental inventions also needs a smoother link. Use referencing and transitions to show how each example supports your argument, and ensure the conclusion follows directly from the discussion rather than simply repeating the position.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use a relevant range of topic vocabulary, including “scientific research,” “national security,” “inventions,” and “welfare,” and the main ideas remain understandable. There are also attempts at more formal or less common expressions, such as “continuous process” and “final stage.” However, noticeable spelling and word-choice errors reduce precision: “devided,” “broder,” “essestial,” and “reaserch” are examples, while “wrong hand” is an imprecise collocation in this context. Some phrases are also awkward, including “dying of cloths” and “a better purpose.” Check spelling carefully and learn common academic collocations; choosing precise terms for the intended meaning will make your argument clearer and more natural.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You use both simple and complex sentence forms, including a conditional structure in “if all the scientific research is shared … then people might use” and a subordinate clause beginning “so that others may use it.” These attempts help express cause and qualification. Some grammatical errors remain, though the overall meaning is generally recoverable. For example, “some supports” has a subject–verb agreement error, and “people might use for any purpose” is missing an object. In “scientist should share,” the plural noun form is needed, while “should be share” uses the wrong verb form. Review agreement, articles and plural forms, and check that passive constructions use “be” plus a past participle. More accurate control of these patterns would make the complex sentences easier to follow.

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