Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-21

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 5.5)

Nowadays, people are more prone to spend their money in different things, like household chores, childcare, and many more. These all activities has been performed by somebody, who has an enough experience to do things like this. Although they have a great experience, and due to these characteristics, it is sometime possible to pay somebody to do things like this, especially when people don't have time to do.

There are variety of opinions on these statement. Some people may think that it is good way of giving opportunity to others, who actually wanted to do such things in their life. Ultimately, it creates some positive impacts in the people. Moreover, the unemployment ratio has been decreased, and it enhances the global economy worldwide. For example; most of the developed countries encourages these type of facilities into their nation, such countries like Canada, USA, UK.

On the other hand, some people may think that people should have to do these activities by themselves because of it has a great advantages, while doing such things by own. For example; if people are doing household chore by themselves, they keep their body fit, and save their money. Moreover, they can take care of their child by own. So, their children can learn the things, what their parents want to teach them.

It is true that people don't have an enough time to do such things, especially the working people, who are solely occupied with their work. But, by the time they will manage all the hardest situation wisely, and that will reflect the overall benefits into their life.

In conclusion, people have their own choice to do a possible work, whether they have to do by own or by somebody with utilising money.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response addresses both parts of the prompt: the benefits of providing work for others and the argument for doing tasks oneself. However, the development of these ideas is somewhat superficial. For instance, the argument regarding the economy is stated as a general claim without specific explanation of how hiring a cleaner or nanny directly impacts global economic ratios. The position is clear, but the supporting arguments lack depth and specific examples that would elevate the response. To improve, you should expand on your reasoning by explaining the 'why' and 'how' behind your points rather than just stating them.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organised into logical paragraphs, and there is a clear progression of ideas from the introduction to the conclusion. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'Moreover', 'On the other hand', and 'In conclusion', to link your points. However, some transitions feel mechanical, and there are instances where the referencing is slightly unclear, such as in the phrase 'due to these characteristics' in the first paragraph, which does not clearly refer back to a specific antecedent. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that each sentence flows naturally into the next will help improve the coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, allowing you to communicate your ideas clearly. You use some topic-specific vocabulary like 'unemployment ratio' and 'household chores'. However, there are several instances of awkward phrasing and word choice, such as 'prone to spend their money in different things' (should be 'on') and 'these all activities has been performed'. The range is somewhat limited, and there is a reliance on basic sentence structures and repetitive vocabulary. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise collocations and a wider range of academic vocabulary to express your ideas with greater sophistication.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The essay contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede the flow. Common issues include subject-verb agreement ('These all activities has been performed'), incorrect article usage ('an enough experience'), and awkward prepositional phrases. While the meaning is generally understandable, these recurring errors suggest a lack of control over more complex structures. To improve, focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles and prepositions. Proofreading for these specific types of errors before finishing your task will significantly improve your accuracy.

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