Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-09-05

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)

In this particular topic, i think when worker need the long weekend then company or authorized person will give that, without any complain. While other days employee can do their work efficiently.

To begin with, When a company reduce the working week then may be the target output will not come. Whereas company may face the loss and unemployment will be increase. Also the working hour escalate to full fill the company target . For instance where company need 20 workers , if 10 will be take the leave , then other 10 will face the workload and stress. So company balance the situation ,for that reason company may not give permission to employee as a leave at a vast number. Moreover sometimes worker worked extra work without rest day , While many individuals face the health related issue. However it also cause a workload for others. So i believe when employee need if they show the proper reason then company should give them to take rest .

On the other hand, when employee takes a longer weekend then company may face the problem. Because for a particular role company hire a person , as a result if that person will not join on time after weekend then the loss will occurred. Due to some people who take long leave and don't join on time , company can't trust easily to their workers. So they can't give permission. So whatever the job is , be loyal and honest for your work. May be you are not facing the issue but after you someone will definitely face that problem. Most company has their policy you can't take leave without week off in the particular pick season like Durga festival. If someone take as a necessary leave and not join on time then company should not give others. Some have their very good leave policy like all are take leave on the alternative of others, So that employee and company also take always benefit.

In conclusion, i suggest give leave when actually employee need otherwise if company give long weekend then face the problems in revenue.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response addresses the prompt but struggles to maintain a clear, consistent position. While you argue that leave should be granted based on individual needs, the essay spends a significant amount of time discussing the negative impacts of shorter working weeks on companies, which creates a somewhat contradictory argument. The ideas are present but lack the depth and logical development required for a higher band. For instance, the discussion on 'Durga festival' is too specific and anecdotal, failing to provide a broader, more analytical perspective on the global debate regarding the four-day work week. To improve, ensure your position is clearly stated in the introduction and consistently supported throughout each paragraph.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the logical flow is frequently interrupted by awkward phrasing and unclear transitions. While you use some cohesive devices like 'To begin with', 'Moreover', and 'On the other hand', they are often used mechanically or incorrectly, which hinders the smooth progression of ideas. For example, the transition 'So i believe when employee need if they show the proper reason' is disjointed. Additionally, the referencing is sometimes unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow your line of reasoning. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring each paragraph has a clear, singular focus would significantly enhance the coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and often repetitive, which restricts your ability to express complex ideas precisely. There are several instances of word-choice errors and awkward collocations, such as 'authorized person' instead of 'management' or 'employer', and 'the loss will occurred' instead of 'a loss will occur'. You also rely on basic vocabulary like 'good', 'problem', and 'work', which does not demonstrate the range required for higher bands. To improve, focus on learning topic-specific collocations related to employment and business, and try to use more precise synonyms to avoid repetition and improve the sophistication of your writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'unemployment will be increase', 'worker worked extra work'), article usage, and sentence structure. Many sentences are fragmented or run-on, making them difficult to parse. For example, 'If someone take as a necessary leave and not join on time then company should not give others' is grammatically unstable. While you attempt some complex structures, they are often faulty. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, specifically ensuring that subjects and verbs agree and that tenses are used consistently throughout the text.

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