Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

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

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)

Several individuals argue that it is excellent to accept overcome situation such as bad outcome and lack of money, while others claim that it is better to enhance such situations. In my perception although, accept is the best way to face some situation, i believe that worst thing makes better.

On the one hand, acceptance is the good way to face some challenging situations such as shortage of money, not good result, and unsatisfied jobs. in fact, the best way to address this issue is : the administration should invent some events in order to how to handle difficult situation. for instance if one's life get stuck or any severe problems they should try to how they can overcome this situation and comeback

On the other hand, when one face difficult situation they should doing something which one can do better or enhance that task for instance, several massive firms face some challenging they try to improve the task and make effective ideas such as how to benefit and expand the program. Using effective ideas can cause expand the business and earn maximum profit. therefore everyone should try to make effective and facilitate others.

In conclusion, if any severe issue whom cannot resolve the problem so the best way is accept the bad time and wait for it can solve. In my perception, If issue is not major or massive they were retry and reattempt and try to enhance the task which can also help to communicate and assist to problem solving.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response addresses both views and provides a personal opinion, meeting the basic requirements of the prompt. However, the development of ideas is limited and often unclear. For example, the suggestion that 'administration should invent some events' to handle difficult situations is vague and lacks a logical connection to the prompt. The arguments regarding business expansion are somewhat repetitive and lack specific, well-explained examples. The position is present but not consistently maintained or clearly articulated throughout the essay, leading to a somewhat disjointed argument. To improve, ensure that each paragraph focuses on a single, well-developed idea supported by clear, relevant examples.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organised into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the logical progression of ideas is frequently interrupted by awkward phrasing and unclear transitions. While cohesive devices like 'On the one hand' and 'In conclusion' are used, they are often followed by sentences that do not flow naturally from the previous point. Referencing is sometimes confusing, such as in the final paragraph where the use of 'whom' is grammatically incorrect and obscures the intended meaning. The overall structure is present, but the lack of smooth transitions between and within paragraphs hinders the clarity of the argument.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and often repetitive, relying on basic terms like 'bad', 'good', and 'situation'. There are several instances of incorrect word choice and collocation, such as 'accept is the best way to face some situation' (should be 'acceptance') and 'invent some events' (likely meant 'organise workshops' or 'provide training'). The attempt to use more academic vocabulary, such as 'facilitate' and 'effective', is noted, but these are often used in contexts that do not quite fit. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise vocabulary and learning common collocations related to problem-solving and professional development.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The essay contains a high frequency of grammatical errors that frequently impede communication. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement, such as 'when one face difficult situation' (should be 'faces') and 'they should doing something' (should be 'do'). Sentence structures are often simplistic or fragmented, and there is a lack of control over complex sentence forms. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with unnecessary spaces before commas and periods. While the meaning is generally discernible, the persistent errors in basic grammar and sentence construction significantly impact the readability of the text.

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