Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-05

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

It is sometimes possible to pay somebody to do things you don't want to do, or don't have time to do, for example, household chores or looking after children.

Is this a good way of providing work for others?

Should people do these things themselves?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Student answer (Band 5.0)

In this busy world, alot of things to do, But sometime we need someone to help us on that work. I will explicate Is It good or not also what should do for this in upcoming paragraphs.

First and Foremost, I want to discuss If we can take help from others and in return give money to them. It will helpful for that person too ,Because they also need something to do, so that they can earn for their families . Moreover, for busy hours people actually hired someone for care their house and kids, So that people can focus on their work. It will also help financial, However more efforts more money can earn.

Accordidng to my knowledge, if people don't have to do outside the house chores or after children care then they should do these things themselves. It will keep that persosn fit and active. How much they will do their work they can keep themselves busy and super active. Also good for this mind Because our mind needs doing something

creative than sitting without doing anything. For instance, In USA one research done on this topic and they showed who manage their household or kids they have more active brain and strong by creaative skills.

In Nutshell, we can say if someone more busy with thier outer life than house chores, they should hire someone to help it helps others as well. On the opposite side who never hired someone for personal care they are more active.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response addresses both parts of the prompt: the benefits of providing work for others and the personal value of performing chores oneself. However, the development of these ideas is quite limited. The arguments regarding the economic benefits of hiring help and the personal health benefits of doing chores are introduced but lack depth or specific, well-explained examples. The reference to 'one research done in USA' is vague and does not effectively support the argument. While the position is clear, the overall response feels underdeveloped, and the reasoning remains at a superficial level throughout the essay.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate. For example, 'In Nutshell' is missing an article, and 'On the opposite side' is used somewhat awkwardly to transition between ideas. The progression of ideas within paragraphs is sometimes disjointed, particularly in the second paragraph where the transition from financial benefits to the act of hiring help is abrupt. Referencing is occasionally unclear, making the flow of the argument feel slightly repetitive and lacking in sophisticated logical progression.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is generally basic and repetitive. There are several instances of word-choice errors, such as 'explicate' (which is used incorrectly in this context), 'care their house' (should be 'care for'), and 'help financial' (should be 'help financially'). The range of vocabulary is limited, relying on simple phrases like 'busy world' and 'do things'. While the meaning is generally conveyed, the lack of precision and the frequent errors in collocation and word form prevent the response from reaching a higher band. More varied and precise vocabulary is needed to express complex ideas.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede the reader's flow. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('alot of things to do'), missing articles ('In USA'), and incorrect sentence structures ('How much they will do their work they can keep themselves busy'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with unnecessary capitalization and comma splices. While the student attempts some complex sentences, they are often faulty. The majority of the sentences contain errors, and the control over basic grammar is not consistent enough to warrant a higher score.

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