Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-23
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 5.0)
no, i think it is wrong that the working week should be shorter and workers should have a longer weekend . i disagree about this type of statergy because this stratergy make people lazy .in week four or five days are working days and d two or three days are rest day.our soceity improve and strong our econmics when workers works day and night .our ecnomic growth ,social,politicals are very weak just because of our incomplete rules, discplines etc.when our country sucessed when population rate decrease and econmical growth improves.when population rate is decreased than automatically works work smoothly.
in my life there are many examples related about this topic.
one of my brother who is careless about her career.he went office three days and he spent remaining days to use mobiles and playing a games .so thats whyy he become very lazy . and he did not work properly in offices .so i think that the companies must make assure to leave a workers for two or three days in week. it improve the working habits and ride a laziness.so please follow the calendar mn displines .it is very important for everyone. so it make assure a shorter weekend and become alonger working days .
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.5
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, which significantly impacts the development of ideas. While you state a clear position against shorter working weeks, the arguments provided are underdeveloped and occasionally contradictory. For example, you argue that a shorter week makes people lazy, but then suggest that companies should ensure workers have two or three days off to 'improve working habits'. This lack of clarity and the failure to reach the required length prevent a full exploration of the topic. To improve, you must expand on your reasoning with more detailed examples and ensure your arguments remain consistent throughout the essay.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay lacks a clear logical progression. While there is an attempt at paragraphing, the transition between ideas is abrupt and often confusing. The use of cohesive devices is very limited and sometimes misused, such as the repetitive use of 'so' to connect unrelated thoughts. The referencing is also unclear; for instance, in the second paragraph, the shift from discussing a brother to making a general recommendation for companies is jarring. Improving the use of linking words (e.g., 'furthermore', 'consequently', 'however') and ensuring each paragraph focuses on a single, well-developed idea would greatly enhance the flow of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is basic and repetitive, which limits your ability to express complex ideas. There are frequent spelling errors (e.g., 'statergy', 'soceity', 'econmics', 'sucessed', 'mn displines') and word choice issues that occasionally impede the reader's understanding. You rely on simple, high-frequency words and struggle to use more academic or precise terminology. To reach a higher band, you should focus on learning topic-specific vocabulary related to work-life balance and economics, and pay closer attention to the correct spelling and usage of these terms in context.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that affect the clarity of your message. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'this stratergy make', 'workers works'), article usage, and sentence structure. Many sentences are fragmented or run-on, making them difficult to follow. While you attempt some complex ideas, the lack of control over basic grammar prevents these from being expressed accurately. You should focus on mastering simple sentence structures first, ensuring correct punctuation and verb forms, before attempting more complex grammatical constructions.
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