Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-08-20
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)
In This modern era humans almost depend on the money. its play very important role in every human being life. moreover, some people believe that they can do any kind of work for the money on the other hand some individuals believe this they can do any work with rule and regulations. We will discuss about this in next paragraphers.
first of all, without work human do not survive in their life, but some people think that they can do anything for money. that kind of people don't have any knowledge about rule regulations. This kind of individuals believe in only hard work
on the other hand, in this advance era most people are educated. They Know very well about their rights, when the join any company firstly they read about the company policies. its very useful thing and everyone must have to read this. Educated people easily understand their job profile what kind of job they will perform.
In conclusion, my option for every person must have a proper knowledge about his job rules and regulations, likewise how many hours in one shift. pay weekly monthly or biweekly, according to job designation what kind of work in it, getting knowledge play main role in every workstation.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| 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 prompt asks to discuss both views and provide an opinion, the essay is underdeveloped. The arguments are superficial and do not fully address the core of the prompt regarding the choice between accepting a bad situation or actively improving it. The ideas are presented in a fragmented manner, and the conclusion does not clearly state a personal opinion on the dilemma posed. Because the response is under-length and lacks depth, it does not fully address all parts of the task.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. The introduction is somewhat confusing, and the transition between the two main viewpoints is abrupt. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'first of all' and 'on the other hand', but they are often used mechanically or incorrectly. Referencing is sometimes unclear, and the overall flow of the argument is disjointed. The paragraphing is present but does not effectively support the development of the essay's structure.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. Phrases like 'do any kind of work' and 'rule and regulations' are used repeatedly. There is a lack of variety in word choice, and the student struggles to express more complex ideas due to a restricted range of vocabulary. Some word choices are inaccurate, such as 'paragraphers' instead of 'paragraphs' and 'advance era' instead of 'modern era'. The vocabulary is sufficient for basic communication but lacks the precision and flexibility required for higher bands.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede readability. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('its play very important role'), article usage ('the money'), and sentence structure. The range of structures is limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences. Punctuation is inconsistent, particularly with capitalization and comma usage. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar prevents the essay from reaching a higher band.
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