Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-20
IELTS Writing Task 2 question
Some people think that competition at work, at school and in daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try to cooperate more, rather than competing against each other.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Student answer (Band 5.0)
In todays generation everyone is competing against each other in life whether its in school or in work.
i believe thinking everything is a competition is a good thing in life because it helps us stay motivated in life to do something and we have to compete in a good way. not just thinking that he is my competitor i had to do this or that but to stay in touch with everyone in life. Eventually if we don't see something as competition we wont be able to succeed in our life. without competition everything will starts to feel empty.
We should also cooperate more rather than competing against each other because by cooperating with each other we could learn many things from them and they'll all learn many things from us in life. cooperating with each other would make us realized that friendship is important and sometimes it is very important for us to stay together rather than competing against each other.
From my experience i think both competing and cooperating with each and everyone is important in everybody's life. it is very important for us to know both things because it will help us in many things in life. and to learn more about our life
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 fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, which significantly impacts the development of ideas. While you address both sides of the argument and provide a personal opinion, the discussion is superficial and lacks specific examples or detailed reasoning. The arguments are repetitive, and the essay lacks a formal structure, such as a clear introduction or conclusion. To improve, you must expand your points with concrete examples and ensure you meet the length requirement to allow for a full exploration of the topic.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay lacks a clear organizational structure. There is no clear introduction or conclusion, and the paragraphing is insufficient. While there is a basic attempt to sequence ideas, the transition between paragraphs is weak. Cohesive devices are either missing or used in a very repetitive manner (e.g., 'cooperating with each other'). The lack of logical progression makes the argument feel disjointed. To improve, use linking words like 'furthermore,' 'consequently,' or 'on the other hand' to connect your ideas and ensure each paragraph has a clear topic sentence.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. You rely on basic words like 'good,' 'life,' and 'things' throughout the text. There is little attempt to use less common or academic vocabulary appropriate for an IELTS Task 2 essay. Phrases like 'in todays generation' and 'do something' are vague. To achieve a higher band score, you should aim to use more precise synonyms and academic collocations. Expanding your range of vocabulary will help you express your ideas with greater clarity and sophistication.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'everything will starts'), punctuation (e.g., missing capital letters for 'I'), and sentence structure. The sentences are mostly simple or contain basic errors in complex structures. There is a lack of variety in sentence length and complexity. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring correct verb tenses, and proofreading for punctuation errors. Increasing the variety of your sentence structures will also help improve your score in this criterion.
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