Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-10-04

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 4.0)

it is common possible to pay somebody to do things that might you don't want to do, or you don't have a time for such as household chores or looking after children. this is a good way to providing works for others however, people think that should do these for themselves.

In the first hand, paying others to prevent you don't want to do or don't have time to do such as household chores or looking after children. this can be a good way for others to have an opportunity and might provide themselves ho

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 3.0

The response sits at a low level because it only partially addresses the prompt and is severely under-length, containing only 84 words (with 11 words copied directly from the prompt not counted). The text attempts to touch upon both questions regarding providing work and whether people should do chores themselves, but the ideas are cut off mid-sentence, such as 'might provide themselves ho'. Consequently, the position is not fully clear and the ideas are extremely limited and under-developed. To reach a higher level, the writer must write at least 250 words, fully address all parts of the task prompt, and extend and support their ideas with relevant explanations and examples throughout a complete essay.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 3.5

The response shows some basic organization and attempts to use transition markers, such as 'however' and 'In the first hand'. However, there is no clear overall progression due to the incomplete nature of the text, and referencing is sometimes faulty or unclear, as seen in the abrupt ending of the second paragraph. Paragraphing is initiated but disrupted by the fragmentary writing. To improve coherence and cohesion, the writer needs to ensure that ideas are fully developed and logically sequenced across properly structured paragraphs, using cohesive devices accurately to guide the reader smoothly through a complete argument.

Lexical Resource: Band 4.5

The vocabulary used is adequate for basic communication, featuring common words and phrases like 'household chores', 'looking after children', and 'opportunity'. There are attempts at everyday vocabulary, but the range is limited, and there are noticeable errors in word choice and phrasing, such as 'providing works' instead of 'providing work'. To achieve a higher band, the student needs to use a wider and more flexible range of vocabulary, including less common lexical items with appropriate collocations and precise word forms while minimizing errors.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.5

The writer demonstrates a limited range of structures, relying mostly on basic sentences alongside faulty attempts at complex structures, such as 'it is common possible to pay somebody to do things that might you don't want to do'. There are frequent errors in verb forms, clause structures, and sentence formulation, including 'people think that should do these for themselves' and missing subjects. Punctuation and capitalization are also inconsistent, with sentences starting in lowercase. To progress, the writer must practice forming accurate simple and complex sentences with better control over grammar, agreement, and clausal structures.

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