Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Recent IELTS Exams (Canada & India) · 2026-08-18

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

In many countries not enough students are choosing to study science at university. What are the causes of this? What effects does it have on society?

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

Student answer (Band 5.0)

in some countries students prefer to study other courses rather than science, The main major cause is difficulty, this trend lead to an shortage of scientists and skilled professionals.

There are several reasons that, why students don't prefer to study science, One of the main major cause is some students find difficulties with subjects like Chemistry, Physics and mathematics, Moreover some students find science too difficult and theoretical to understand, As a result, They may prefer business, Arts and IT.

This trend has many of negative impacts on society one major impact is there may be fewer doctors, researchers and engineers however other impact is an dependence on other countries For example, if a country don't produce enough doctors people may rely on other countries for their treatments.

In conclusion, nowadays most of students prefer to study easier subjects like business arts and IT. and this trend lead to an very negative impacts on society.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, reaching only 155 words. This significantly impacts the development of ideas. While the essay addresses both parts of the prompt—causes and effects—the discussion is superficial and lacks the necessary depth and supporting examples required for a higher band. The ideas are presented in a list-like fashion rather than being fully explored. To improve, you must expand on your points with specific examples, explanations, and logical consequences to ensure the response is fully developed and meets the length requirement.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organised into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the use of cohesive devices is mechanical and sometimes inaccurate, such as the use of 'however' to introduce a new point rather than a contrast. The progression of ideas is limited by the brevity of the text. Referencing is occasionally unclear, and the flow between sentences feels disjointed. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of linking words (e.g., 'consequently', 'furthermore', 'in contrast') and ensure that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence that is supported by subsequent, logically connected ideas.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is basic and repetitive. Phrases like 'main major cause' are redundant and demonstrate a lack of control over word choice. There is limited use of less common or academic vocabulary, and the range is insufficient to discuss the topic with precision. You rely on simple terms like 'difficult' and 'negative impacts' throughout the text. To improve, you should aim to incorporate more academic collocations and synonyms. For example, instead of repeating 'difficult', use terms like 'demanding', 'rigorous', or 'intellectually challenging' to demonstrate a more sophisticated command of the language.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'if a country don't produce', 'this trend lead to'), punctuation errors (e.g., comma splices and incorrect capitalisation), and article usage (e.g., 'an shortage', 'an dependence'). The sentence structures are predominantly simple, with very few attempts at complex sentences. To improve, you must focus on basic grammatical accuracy, particularly verb tenses and subject-verb agreement. Additionally, try to incorporate more complex sentence structures, such as relative clauses or conditional sentences, while ensuring they are punctuated correctly.

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