Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-24
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)
Most of the time it happens, when i frustrate or tired from my daily routine and i want anyone who help me to do my task at home. According to my personal opinion people have to offer someone and pay a good money for doing household things, it is a time saver and you can share experience. For example, I remember last time when I was doing a job in private sector, my working routine is from early morning to late night. Sometime I anger on myself because I do not have enough time for my personal life like for making food or for cleaning dishes even that for laundry. I talked with my best buddy and share my daily routine with my friend and asked from how can i manage it, he suggest me, I have to hire somebody for my daily task. He or She can help me for my daily task like for prepare food, to clean my home and also doing my laundry on time, but i have to pay on weekly basis. I am fully agree with this idea, and i contact with an agency they share all of the expenses with me, I feel happy because it is under my budget. from that day my life changed alot, i have a time for my daily health.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, which significantly impacts the development of ideas. While you address the prompt by discussing the benefits of hiring help, the response is underdeveloped. You touch upon the idea of providing work for others, but the argument lacks depth and fails to explore the second part of the prompt—whether people should do these things themselves—in any meaningful way. The response is essentially a personal anecdote rather than a balanced discussion of the issues. To improve, you must expand on both sides of the argument and ensure you meet the minimum length requirement to allow for full development of your points.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay lacks a clear structure; it is written as a single block of text rather than using paragraphs to separate ideas. There is a lack of logical progression, and the use of cohesive devices is very limited. Phrases like 'Most of the time it happens' and 'For example' are used, but the transitions between sentences are often abrupt or confusing. The lack of paragraphing makes the text difficult to follow. To improve, you should organize your essay into an introduction, body paragraphs for each main point, and a conclusion, using a wider variety of linking words to connect your ideas more fluidly.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite basic and repetitive. You rely on simple words like 'help', 'do', and 'things' throughout the text. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'offer someone and pay a good money' and 'I anger on myself'. These errors occasionally make the meaning slightly unclear. To reach a higher band, you need to use a wider range of vocabulary, including less common lexical items and more precise collocations related to the topic of employment and household management. Focus on using more formal language suitable for an essay.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including issues with verb tense consistency ('my working routine is', 'I remember last time when I was doing'), subject-verb agreement, and sentence structure. Many sentences are run-on or fragmented, such as 'I talked with my best buddy and share my daily routine with my friend and asked from how can i manage it'. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing capital letters and incorrect comma usage. You should focus on mastering basic sentence construction and ensuring that your verb tenses are used correctly and consistently before attempting more complex structures.
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