Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · 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 5.5)

in recent years, people are considering to give an incentive to someone else for for a job they do not have time to do, this is a better way of providing assistance to relief one from hardship. i strongly suggest that such help to create free space privacy and flexibility.

firstly, provision of payment for a task can help as a relief mechanism while giving a helping hand to one else. this a way of providing job opportunity for either a relative or a neighbor while relieving of economic hardship. it is also a way of providing job opportunity and discouraging laziness. for instance paying people to do a job in the farmyard can encourage them to perform better.

secondly provision of such helping hand will give one more time for themselves to do other work that is time consuming and increase in productivity. also, the concept of flexibility this will give time to do other job . for example working in the office while the secretary prepare file is for other appointment will give an officer time to do other activities

In conclusion, provision

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, reaching only 185 words. This significantly impacts the development of ideas, as the conclusion is incomplete and the arguments are underdeveloped. While the response addresses both parts of the prompt—discussing the benefits of providing work and the necessity of doing tasks oneself—the lack of depth and the abrupt ending prevent a full exploration of the topic. To improve, you must expand your arguments with more detailed examples and ensure a complete, well-structured conclusion that synthesizes your main points.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay uses basic paragraphing and some linking words like 'firstly' and 'secondly' to organize ideas. However, the progression is hindered by the incomplete nature of the text. Cohesive devices are sometimes used mechanically or inaccurately, such as 'this a way of providing' which lacks a verb. The transition between ideas is often abrupt, and the lack of a proper conclusion makes the overall structure feel unfinished. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of cohesive devices to connect sentences more fluidly and ensure each paragraph has a clear topic sentence followed by supporting evidence.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the range and precision required for higher bands. There are several instances of awkward phrasing and word choice, such as 'relief one from hardship' instead of 'relieve' and 'farmyard' which is not the most natural term in this context. Some phrases are repetitive, and there is a lack of sophisticated collocations. To improve, try to incorporate more precise academic vocabulary and ensure you are using the correct word forms (e.g., 'relief' as a noun vs. 'relieve' as a verb).

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The essay contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'people are considering to give' (should be 'considering giving'), 'such help to create' (should be 'such help creates'), and 'secretary prepare file' (should be 'secretary prepares files'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing capital letters at the start of sentences and incorrect spacing. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement, verb patterns, and proofreading your work to correct basic mechanical errors.

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