Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-11-08

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations.

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Student answer (Band 5.0)

People have different opinion about it's best to accept the worst condition related to unsatisfactory job, unavailability of job and shortage of money while, others argue that it's better to try and improve these kind of situation and i beleive that improving the worst situation is better to move on from these problem.

If people face the problem related to the dissatifaction of job and money they can't tolerate the situation because of the pressure and responsibility toward family. Moreever, It's better to find the solution to cope these kinds of problem rather than accept the bad situation for lifetime. However, accepting the bad situation doesnt help to provide the solution for these problem, you have try your best until you reach your goal. Sometimes accepting bad situation invite the mental problem like: depression, anxiety and tension. So, it's better to find the solution rather then being sad and accept the problem.

Additionally, It's better to try and improve the situation and problem to avoid mental stress, pressure and tension. If you're trying you best even you failed at beginning, there is high chance to being success. For example you got the job which is kind of unsuitable for you and pay lowest salary, don't be worried and sad because there is many options for you awaiting outside if you give your best to reach there. Being hardworker is good for yourself and trying improve the situation can avoid the mental illness and pressure on your head.

In conclussion, Trying to improve the problem and finding solution for these problems is far mor better then being cooperative at unsatisfactory task because it help to remove stress and pressure from your mind and help you to get the satisfactory tasks with well salary.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0

You give a clear preference for improving difficult circumstances, especially in the opening and conclusion, and you offer relevant points about family responsibilities and mental health. However, the task asks you to discuss both views, and the case for accepting a bad situation is not really explained: it is mostly dismissed as unhelpful. The response therefore addresses the task only partially, with ideas that remain general. The example of an unsuitable, low-paid job supports your opinion, but it does not show when accepting a situation might be sensible, such as when change is temporarily impossible or risky. Develop that opposing view fairly, then explain why you ultimately favour trying to improve circumstances.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The response has a recognisable structure: an introduction, two body paragraphs and a conclusion. Paragraphs generally stay on the topic, and connectors such as “However,” “Additionally” and “In conclusion” help signal relationships. However, progression is limited because both body paragraphs largely repeat the same argument that people should seek solutions to avoid stress. The opposing view is not given a distinct, developed place, and some links are unclear, as in “If you're trying you best even you failed at beginning.” References such as “these problem” also make it harder to track which difficulties are meant. Give each paragraph a clear purpose and use linking phrases to show contrast and cause more precisely.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use enough topic-related vocabulary to communicate the main ideas, including “unsatisfactory job,” “shortage of money,” “responsibility,” and “depression” and “anxiety.” However, the range is limited and several words or phrases are repeated, particularly “problem,” “situation,” “stress” and “pressure.” Noticeable word-choice, collocation and spelling errors sometimes make the message less clear: “dissatifaction of job,” “cope these kinds of problem,” and “being cooperative at unsatisfactory task” are not natural expressions. Aim to learn common word partnerships and check spelling and word forms. More precise language would also help distinguish accepting circumstances from actively changing them.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt both simple and more complex sentences, including conditional structures such as “If you're trying your best … there is high chance to being success.” This shows an effort to express cause and possibility, but complex attempts are often faulty, and frequent errors can make the reader pause. Examples include “People have different opinion,” “there is many options,” and “you have try your best”; these involve agreement and missing or incorrect verb forms. Sentence boundaries and punctuation also need attention, especially in the long opening sentence and around “like: depression.” Practise accurate subject–verb agreement, articles, plural forms and verb patterns, then proofread each sentence for a complete, correctly punctuated structure.

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