Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Recent IELTS Exams (Canada & India) · 2026-09-03

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 5.5)

In the evolving modern period, the diversification in study fields has impacted more on science studies. With boom in AI and technology poeple have shown more interest towards it.

Students need practicals and experimentals rather to be just studying theoreticals. Science studies is taught more in textbook form which may be quiet boring to students. The enhancements in teaching style with use of tech in sciences may help increase the interest of students towards science studies.

The causes as discussed above is the enhancements in technology. With introduction of AI which has eased the people needs and perform tasks, students have leaned more towards the AI. Moreover, many students are also improvising the use of coding creating their own AI bots as the interest of students has specifically towards the AI.

AI has eased things as whenever query comes up instead of own research or struggle student just use AI to answer. This may lead to adverse impact in the society of not more capable students passing out.

Further more the job market for Cyber security, AI experts and Finance students have emerged leading to less attractive jobs for science students.

Alternatively science studies can be blend with newly emerged subjects like data with science leading to data sciences. Through this apprach many people will confidently persue this degree as they gain more knowledge in studying one course. Moreover science and technology can be considered a good combination for the students who want to pursue tech will get a chance to study sciences. This will also lead to an impressive job market for the individuals with combined knoweldge of both subjects.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response addresses both parts of the prompt (causes and effects). However, the development of ideas is inconsistent. The causes are somewhat repetitive, focusing heavily on AI rather than broader factors like curriculum difficulty or career prospects. The effects are mentioned but lack depth; for instance, the claim about 'not more capable students' is vague and lacks clear explanation. To reach a higher band, you should provide more specific examples and ensure that the link between the cause (e.g., lack of interest) and the effect (e.g., societal impact) is more logically connected and fully explored.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or repetitive (e.g., 'Moreover', 'Further more'). Some transitions between sentences are abrupt, making the flow feel disjointed. For example, the jump from discussing AI to the job market for Cyber security lacks a clear linking phrase to show the relationship between these ideas. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence would significantly improve the logical progression of your argument.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks precision and sophistication. There are several instances of non-standard word choices, such as 'practicals and experimentals' (should be 'practical work and experiments') and 'theoreticals' (should be 'theoretical studies'). Additionally, there are minor errors in word formation, such as 'poeple' and 'knoweldge'. To improve, focus on using more academic collocations and ensure you are using the correct parts of speech. Expanding your range of vocabulary beyond basic terms would help you convey your ideas with greater clarity and impact.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The essay contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'The causes as discussed above is'), incorrect article usage, and awkward phrasing (e.g., 'Science studies is taught more in textbook form'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with comma usage. While the meaning is generally understandable, the frequency of these errors prevents the essay from reaching a higher band. Focusing on proofreading for basic grammatical accuracy and refining your sentence construction will be key to improvement.

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