Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-07-27

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 7.0)

From the dawn of time, humans have always faced prosperous times and more complicated ones. From a lack of goods to work satisfaction, humans got used to dealing with such good and bad situations.

While some argue that accepting the fate of such unpleasent situation is the best way to cope with them others argue that working on imporving them is the solution.

As far as I am concerned, I truly believe that he advantages on working on problems to solve them clearly outweigh the benefits of accepting and ignoring them

First of all, it is undeniable that accepting and recognising a bad situation is the first step to solving it. As a matter of fact, such an approach helps to build a confidence to identify where the problem is and what could be avoided in the future. Moreover, accepting unpleasent situation could help move on and focus on other important aspects. Aspects that may have even greater impacts or benefits. For instance, when looking for a work opportunity some may face refusal for several times but accepting the situation and moving on and keep trying could be the key to getting one.

However, considering only this perspective may overlook other important factors and lead to an incomplete understanding of the broader issue. In fact, even though trying to cope with a bad situation is important. Working on solutions to them is far more advantageous. When moving from a state of accepting situations to working on them, drawbacks could be seen in a shorter span of time. Hence, which could even lead to the transformation of the initial issue from a problem to a source of motivation and improvement.

To conclude, even tough accepting unsatisfying situation may have been tought to be at first the best option. It showed later to lack the numerous benefits of working toward improving them. It is thus important to learn how to identify such cases and how to deal with them correctly.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

You have addressed all parts of the prompt, including both views and your own opinion. Your position is clear from the introduction and maintained throughout. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. For example, your argument for 'improving' situations is a bit abstract and could benefit from more concrete, real-world examples beyond the brief mention of job hunting. To reach a higher band, ensure that your supporting points are fully extended with specific explanations or illustrations rather than relying on general statements. Overall, the response is relevant and stays on topic throughout.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. You use cohesive devices such as 'First of all', 'Moreover', and 'However' to link your ideas. However, some transitions are slightly mechanical or awkward, such as 'Hence, which could even lead to...'. Additionally, the paragraphing is generally appropriate, but the flow between sentences within paragraphs could be smoother. The referencing is mostly clear, though some sentences feel slightly disconnected. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring they connect clauses naturally will help elevate your score in this criterion.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, allowing you to express your ideas clearly. You use some topic-specific terms like 'work satisfaction' and 'prosperous times'. However, there are several spelling errors (e.g., 'unpleasent', 'imporving', 'tough', 'tought') and some minor word choice issues. To achieve a higher band, you should aim to use a wider range of less common lexical items with greater precision and ensure accurate spelling. The current vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning, but it lacks the sophistication and flexibility required for higher bands.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While your meaning is generally clear, there are frequent grammatical errors, particularly with articles, subject-verb agreement, and sentence fragments (e.g., 'Hence, which could even lead to...'). Some sentences are slightly disjointed due to punctuation errors or missing words. While these errors do not significantly impede communication, they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on proofreading for basic grammatical accuracy and ensuring that complex sentences are constructed correctly will help improve your performance.

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