Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Recent IELTS Exams (Canada & India) · 2026-08-25
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)
As we know this the generation of science and technology. Lots of people are interested in science subject to experience new things . But in many nations not all students are selecting science to study at College .I think because of more practical. Because all the students really don’t like practical way to learn something. The both cause and effects would be described in the following paragraphs.
There are varieties of causes of not studying science at university.Students loves to learn by online or attending class . Science is the subject where students should do regular practical such as going to the lab for the research . Students are not interested on doing all this.Another cause is that lack of confidence . All the sutudents are not intelligent .Some of them even can told the definition of science so for them this subject is not suitable .The next cause is that different passions. All the sutudents don’t want to be scientists or doctor by reading science . Some of them want to be a teacher or manager So this will be not flexiblE by choosing science .
The science subject is effecting too much on society . The generation has become the different . They all want to do same . If my neighbor study science my parents mind also set up with the science and the will force me to choose the same subject . But this is not good it may affect the mind of the child by disrespect his feelings .
In conclusion,In varieties of country’s not all people are chooosing science for their further study because of their difffernt dreams and passions . And this was affecting to the child of society they are feeling depressed.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| 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), but the development is inconsistent. While you identify reasons such as the practical nature of science and differing passions, the explanations are often superficial or unclear. For instance, the claim that students are not intelligent enough to define science is an over-generalisation that lacks logical support. The discussion on effects is largely off-topic; you focus on parental pressure and individual feelings rather than the broader societal impact of a lack of science graduates (e.g., economic stagnation or technological decline). To improve, ensure your ideas are fully extended with relevant examples and maintain a focus on the societal, rather than purely personal, implications.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the progression of ideas is often disjointed. Cohesive devices are used, but they are frequently mechanical or misused, such as the repetitive use of 'Another cause is that' and 'The next cause is that'. Referencing is sometimes unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the flow of your argument. For example, the transition between the causes of not studying science and the effects on society is abrupt. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, central topic sentence that connects logically to the next.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and often repetitive. You rely on basic terms like 'science', 'subject', and 'study' throughout the text. There are also frequent errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'science is the subject where students should do regular practical' and 'this will be not flexible by choosing science'. Some phrasing is unnatural, which occasionally impedes the reader's understanding. To improve, try to incorporate more academic vocabulary related to education and societal trends, and pay closer attention to how words are combined in English sentences to ensure they sound natural and precise.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout. Common issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'Students loves', 'all the sutudents are not'), incorrect article usage, and punctuation errors. Additionally, there are several spelling mistakes, such as 'sutudents', 'difffernt', and 'country’s'. These errors are noticeable and sometimes make the text difficult to read. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, specifically subject-verb agreement and pluralisation, before attempting more complex structures. Proofreading for common spelling and punctuation errors would also significantly improve the clarity of your writing.
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