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)
In this modern word, Due to the hectic schedule of the people new jobs are invented like baby sitting and housemaids .I will discuss not only about, saving time, increment but also the thief housemaid and misbehaviour of caretaker towards kids.
on the one hand, messes going towards increments which allowed them to pay good salary to caretaker of children .In this way they save their time to spend more on work which leads to productivity , provided them promotions .Moreover in this way they are providing a job to uneducated people who are devoted to achieve a good possion in job market .To instant many people leave their school study for some financial status and tend to do this jobs .
On the other hand, creating a careless employment lead to physical injuries .While babysitting could be worse if the caretaker is rude or annoyed .In many cases kids got injured just because of the negligence of the caretaker .Additionally many of house workers are not trustable some of them are thief .They are taking things from the house and sold on marketplace not even they using your kitchen but also taking advantage of your bedroom like a boss .For example in India many stolen cases are conducted in Mumbai in 2003 most of the suspects are their household caretaker .
In conclusion . I WILL SUGG
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| 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 the essay addresses both parts of the prompt—the economic benefits of outsourcing chores and the potential risks—the arguments are underdeveloped and lack depth. The conclusion is incomplete, ending abruptly with 'I WILL SUGG'. Because the response is under-length and the final paragraph is unfinished, the task is not fully addressed, leading to a lower score in this criterion.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay uses basic paragraphing and some cohesive devices like 'on the one hand' and 'moreover'. However, the logical flow is frequently disrupted by awkward phrasing and unclear sentence structures. The transition between ideas is often mechanical, and the lack of a proper conclusion further hinders the overall coherence of the piece. Referencing is sometimes unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the progression of the argument.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and often inaccurate. There are frequent errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'messes going towards increments' and 'thief housemaid'. The student attempts to use more complex vocabulary, but these attempts often result in unnatural phrasing that impedes clarity. Basic spelling errors, such as 'possion' for 'position' and 'word' for 'world', are also present, indicating a need for more precise control over word forms and spelling.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that affect readability. There are issues with subject-verb agreement, article usage, and sentence structure (e.g., 'Due to the hectic schedule of the people new jobs are invented'). While there is an attempt to use complex sentences, they are often faulty or punctuated incorrectly. The majority of the sentences contain errors, which prevents the essay from reaching a higher band score. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with comma placement.
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