Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Recent IELTS Exams (Canada & India) · 2026-08-19

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)

Education leads creative ideas in mind. In many nations not enough scholars are choosing to study science at university. I shall discuss about its effects causes and it effects on society in upcoming paragraphy.

To commence with, In many countries the children are not choosing to study science at university because every student has their own mindset and goals,furthermore, in the subjects of science, scholars has opportunity in medical field like doctor, nurse, and pharma others like it,although, specific children doesn’t have any type of interest in these type of fields .So,in different nations students want to become lawyer, policeman , sportperson etc, for these categories science is not compoulsary. Few individuals want to represent their field and country in different way,although , thats why the number of science students are less in every nation.

The effects of it, if the students doesn't choose science for their future ,so it can also harms the potential of country because doctors, astronauts nurses and all other fields in medical are more benificial for the development and publicity of the country. Moreover, nowadays the competition are very tough between many contries in the field of medical, space research and laboratory. If the scholars didn't accept science so it will gave dissapointment to nation in future,additionally also create the bad impact of the country on worldwide

To the conclusion, everyone has there own pros and cons, choosing science is very crucial for every student of country, but some scholars want to dominate in other fields.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response addresses both parts of the prompt (causes and effects), but the development is quite superficial. While you mention personal preference as a cause and national development as an effect, the ideas are not fully extended or supported with specific examples. The argument remains repetitive, and the conclusion does not effectively summarize the main points. To improve, you should focus on providing concrete examples—such as the impact of technology on modern education or the specific economic consequences of a lack of scientific innovation—to ensure your ideas are fully developed rather than just stated.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. While you use some cohesive devices like 'To commence with' and 'Moreover', they are often used mechanically or incorrectly. The flow between sentences is frequently interrupted by grammatical errors, making it difficult for the reader to follow your line of reasoning. The referencing is sometimes unclear, particularly in the second paragraph where the connection between personal interests and the lack of science students is disjointed. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring each paragraph has a clear, singular focus would significantly enhance the coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and often repetitive. You rely on basic terms like 'good', 'bad', and 'things', and there are several instances of word-choice errors, such as 'publicity of the country' instead of 'development' or 'reputation'. There is also a lack of academic collocations. To reach a higher band, you need to demonstrate a wider range of vocabulary related to the topic of education and societal development. Try to incorporate more precise terminology, such as 'scientific innovation', 'academic pursuits', or 'socio-economic implications', and ensure that words are used in their correct context.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that often impede communication. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'scholars has opportunity', 'competition are very tough'), incorrect verb tenses, and punctuation errors. Sentence structures are mostly simple or contain errors when you attempt complex constructions. For example, the sentence 'If the scholars didn't accept science so it will gave dissapointment' contains multiple errors in tense and structure. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, specifically subject-verb agreement and consistent tense usage, before attempting more complex grammatical structures.

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