Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-27

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)

This statement has very different view points . we can say this is very critical thing to understand either is good or bad . However , some people saying we can hire people for doing our work which is good for the worker families . while , other group saying we cannot give our work to anyone . its debatable issue in this days . we can discussing this things in upcoming paragraph .

Some people think that they can take help from others to finish their daily household work.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response is significantly under-length at only 90 words, failing to meet the 250-word minimum requirement. Consequently, the task is only partially addressed. The introduction attempts to outline the topic but lacks a clear, sustained position. The body paragraph is extremely brief and fails to develop any arguments or provide relevant examples as requested by the prompt. To improve, you must expand your response by providing detailed reasons and specific examples for both questions: whether this provides work for others and whether people should perform these tasks themselves. A full essay structure with a clear introduction, two distinct body paragraphs, and a conclusion is essential.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay lacks a logical structure due to its extreme brevity. While there is an attempt at paragraphing, the ideas are not developed enough to demonstrate a clear progression. Cohesive devices are used in a very mechanical and sometimes incorrect way, such as 'while, other group saying'. The transition between the introduction and the single body paragraph is abrupt. To improve, focus on using a wider range of linking words (e.g., 'furthermore', 'consequently', 'on the other hand') to connect your ideas more fluidly and ensure each paragraph focuses on a single, well-supported main idea.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is basic and repetitive, which limits the ability to convey complex ideas. Phrases like 'very critical thing' and 'doing our work' are simplistic. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'its debatable issue in this days' (should be 'it is a debatable issue these days'). To reach a higher band, you need to incorporate a wider range of topic-specific vocabulary related to employment, domestic responsibilities, and social implications. Avoid repeating the same words and try to use more precise adjectives and nouns to express your points more effectively.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'some people saying' instead of 'some people say') and missing articles (e.g., 'in upcoming paragraph'). Sentence structures are mostly simple, and there is a lack of complex sentence forms. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with spacing around commas and periods. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring verbs agree with their subjects, and practicing the correct use of articles and prepositions. Aim to incorporate more complex structures like relative clauses or conditional sentences.

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