Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-18
IELTS Writing Task 2 question
The working week should be shorter and workers should have a longer weekend.
Do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Student answer (Band 4.0)
It is good to have shorter working week for workers and have a longer weekend for them. I completely agree with this opinion and in this essay i will state the reason for my view.
With the shorter working hour in week workers can spend more time with their family and enjoy those longer weekend. they can have a little enjoyable time which they can enjoy peacefully without any stress. For this government should make step ahead on this.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 3.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 3.0
The response is significantly under the 250-word minimum requirement, containing only 79 words. Because the task is not fully addressed and the ideas are severely underdeveloped, the response fails to meet the basic requirements of the task. While you state your position clearly, you do not provide sufficient supporting arguments or examples to develop your view. To improve, you must expand your response by providing detailed reasons, real-world examples, and a clear conclusion to meet the word count and demonstrate a full exploration of the topic.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0
The essay is too short to demonstrate a range of cohesive devices or effective paragraphing. While there is a basic attempt at structure, the lack of development makes it difficult to assess your ability to organise ideas logically. The transition between the introduction and the body paragraph is abrupt. To improve, ensure you use a wider variety of linking words (e.g., 'furthermore', 'consequently', 'in contrast') and structure your essay with a clear introduction, at least two well-developed body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.0
The vocabulary used is very basic and repetitive, such as the repeated use of 'enjoy' and 'workers'. There is no evidence of less common lexical items or idiomatic language. The range is limited to simple, everyday words, which prevents you from expressing complex ideas with precision. To improve, try to incorporate topic-specific vocabulary related to employment, work-life balance, and economic impact, and avoid repeating the same words in close proximity.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The response contains several grammatical errors, such as missing articles ('shorter working hour in week' should be 'a shorter working week') and punctuation issues (e.g., 'i' should be capitalized as 'I'). The sentence structures are simple and lack the complexity required for higher bands. There is a lack of control over basic grammar, which hinders the flow of the text. To improve, focus on mastering subject-verb agreement, correct article usage, and sentence variety, including the use of complex and compound sentences.
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