Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Recent IELTS Exams (Canada & India) · 2026-11-03

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 4.0)

In many countries universty studends canot intrested in science subjest because this is very difficult but this is very demanding then other fields. in science have very difficult subjetects such as physics,chemistry biology e.t.c is very difficult then other. many stunts understant that arts degrees that is very flexible and simple then science and they can fiend jobs easly in any company but this is very effectable on our socity every single students chosing simple way for pass this is not a good for students every studentd should choose sciene b

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 3.0

You identify one plausible cause: science is seen as difficult, with physics and chemistry given as examples. You also begin to mention a possible social consequence, saying that students choosing an easier route is “not a good for our socity.” However, the response does not clearly explain the effects on society, and the final idea about what students “should choose” is unfinished. The task therefore receives only minimal treatment, with very limited explanation or relevant examples. The response is also 159 words below the required minimum, which leaves too little space to develop both causes and effects. To improve, explain why science seems demanding and show specific consequences, such as shortages of researchers or slower technological progress, then support these points with examples.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 3.5

There is a basic attempt to connect ideas: the response moves from students finding science difficult to preferring arts degrees, and then to a possible effect on society. This gives the reader a rough sense of the intended argument. However, the writing is presented as one continuous sequence rather than organised paragraphs, and the links between points are often unclear. For example, “but this is very effectable on our socity” does not clearly identify what “this” refers to, while the ending “science b” breaks off without completing the thought. Use separate paragraphs for causes and effects, and connect each claim with clear references and linking phrases so the progression is easier to follow.

Lexical Resource: Band 4.5

You attempt vocabulary relevant to the topic, including “science,” “physics,” “chemistry,” “arts degrees,” and “jobs,” so the reader can recognise the general subject. There is also an effort to express comparison through “more difficult” and “flexible.” However, spelling and word-choice errors frequently make the message difficult to interpret, as in “universty,” “studends,” “subjestects,” and “effectable.” Some phrases are not natural in context, such as “simple way for pass.” The vocabulary is also repetitive and does not yet provide precise language for explaining social consequences. Build a small bank of accurate topic phrases, such as “science-related degrees,” “skilled workforce,” and “technological innovation,” and check spelling and collocations when editing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.5

You make an attempt to form connected sentences and comparisons, including “students canot intrested in science” and the idea that arts degrees are “more flexible … than science.” These attempts show an intention to express reasons and contrast. However, sentence structures are mostly simple or incomplete, and errors in verb forms, articles, agreement, and sentence boundaries often obscure meaning. For example, “students canot intrested” needs a verb such as “are,” and “every single students” has a singular/plural mismatch. The final phrase is also unfinished. Practise building complete subject–verb sentences first, then combine them with accurate clauses using “because,” “while,” and “as a result.” Check each sentence for a clear subject and finite verb.

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