Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Recent IELTS Exams (Canada & India) · 2026-08-20
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 recent years, a few students are choosing study science at university in some nations. There are various causes of this trend and also, it affects in society I will discuss in following paragraphs.
On the one hand, there are several reasons of a few students are learning science at university. The one major reason is lack of interest in science subject. In other words, a wide range of people says science is very difficult subject as compere to other subjects such as Arts and commerce. As a result, it affects on children's behaviour and they are thinking about it is very hard for them. Additionally, learning science is also more expensive. To elaborate, some students are interested in science field, but they are belongs from poor families. So, they cannot afford science fees and it affects their career prospects. For example, in India, a many students come from a lower income families and they can not afford science fees as survey of times of India.
On the other hand, if some students are choosing science field it affects our society because of a less students are qualified in science. To explain, if many students are choosing Arts and commerce rather than a science, a few students are become a doctor and a nurse so basically it affects our own countries economy. Also, a very less students are aware about a science field it is negative effect on society.
In conclusion, although there are several reasons of a few students are choosing science subject such as lack of interest on this field and more expensive as compare to other subjects. Also ,it affects our countries economy.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response addresses both parts of the prompt: causes and effects. However, the development of ideas is limited. While you mention 'lack of interest' and 'high costs' as causes, the explanation remains superficial. Similarly, the effects on society are mentioned but not fully explored or supported with strong reasoning. The conclusion is incomplete, as it merely restates the causes without summarizing the effects or providing a final thought. To improve, ensure each body paragraph has a clear topic sentence followed by a well-developed explanation and a concrete example that directly links back to the prompt.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate. For example, 'The one major reason is...' and 'To explain...' are used, but transitions between sentences are sometimes abrupt. The referencing is occasionally unclear, such as in the phrase 'it affects on children's behaviour', where the antecedent of 'it' is ambiguous. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensuring that pronouns clearly refer to the intended nouns.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision and range required for higher bands. There is frequent repetition of basic words like 'science', 'students', and 'affects'. Some word choices are unnatural, such as 'they are belongs from poor families' and 'a very less students'. These errors occasionally impede the flow of the text. To improve, try to incorporate more academic collocations and synonyms to avoid repetition and demonstrate a more sophisticated command of the English language.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains a high frequency of grammatical errors, particularly with articles ('a science field', 'a many students'), subject-verb agreement ('a few students are become'), and sentence structure ('it affects on children's behaviour'). While there is an attempt to use complex sentences, they are often marred by errors that make the meaning slightly difficult to follow. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, specifically the correct use of articles and verb forms, before attempting more complex structures.
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