Band 4.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 4.5 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-10

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 4.5)

some people believe that ArtificiIal intelligence will eventually replace teachers in school s and universities . to what extend do you agree or disagree?

Artificial intelligence is devloping day by day and increasingly used in education system. Some people often argue that AI will eventually replaced tutors in schools and universities . AI can provide valuable education support and make things easier. learner can learn easily.

i strongly disagree that it will completely replace teachers because we need human interaction and management also essential.

Firstly AI can perform many tasks that are traditionally done by teachers. for example AI powered by education system can provide students instant answer also give feedback based on their individual tasks. AI can give students access to a vast amount of information at any time making information more flexible. Ai also helpful for those students who learn at different speed. That is why some people believe that teachers may become less important in future.

However, teachers provide much more than information. Education also involves developing communication skills, critical thinking, confidence, and social abilities. A teacher can recognize when a student is struggling emotionally or academically and adjust their approach accordingly. For instance, a teacher may notice that a student has lost motivation and encourage them through a personal conversation. AI may be able to identify changes in a student's performance, but it cannot fully replace the empathy and personal connection provided by a human teacher.

however , teachers provide much more information. education also involves devloping comunication skills

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 3.0

The response is completely off-topic. The prompt provided to you asked about paying others to perform household chores or childcare, but your essay discusses whether Artificial Intelligence will replace teachers. Because you did not address the actual task instructions, the response fails to meet the requirements of the prompt. While you do present a clear position on the topic of AI, it is irrelevant to the specific question asked. To improve, you must carefully read the prompt and ensure your arguments directly relate to the specific scenario provided in the task instructions.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organised into paragraphs, and there is a basic attempt at logical progression. However, the repetition of the final paragraph (the last two lines are a near-verbatim repeat of the previous paragraph's opening) indicates a lack of control over structure. Cohesive devices such as 'Firstly' and 'However' are used, but they are sometimes mechanical. The essay lacks a clear introduction that addresses the actual prompt, and the conclusion is missing, which disrupts the overall flow and logical development of the argument.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. You use basic terms like 'valuable education support' and 'make things easier'. There are several spelling errors, such as 'devloping', 'system s', and 'comunication'. While the meaning is generally clear, the range of vocabulary is insufficient to express complex ideas effectively. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use more precise academic vocabulary and ensure that your spelling is accurate throughout the text.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

There is a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures, but the accuracy is inconsistent. You have frequent errors in basic grammar, such as 'AI will eventually replaced' (should be 'replace'), 'learner can learn' (should be 'learners'), and 'AI also helpful' (missing the verb 'is'). Punctuation is also problematic, with inconsistent spacing and capitalization. While these errors do not always prevent understanding, they are frequent enough to impact the overall quality of the writing.

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