Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-09-28

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)

Yes ! some people believe that it is best to accept a bad sitution . But in my opinion i can't believe that it is best to accept a bad situtaion . I believe that every time is not a permanent because time is change , If that is bad time after some time they chnge in a good time . Because loss and profit is a part of life , If you are in loss after some time you came in profit because time can change .

According to my belives , don't loss your motives and don't loss your goals and never give up , If you had a bad situation and bad time . Because time can be change . That matter on you how you can change your time because if you change your time so you need to do hardwork alot . Take a risk in your life and take step forward for achieve goals and success .

" AFTER EVERY SUNSET ,THERE IS A SUNRISE"

There is two causes , In case one is people can't do hardwork and accept bad situation and bad time . Those people can leave hope and accept a bad situation . And second people can't lose hope and do efforts keep doing hardworking to change bad time in to god time but still bad time is happend . Behind this cause there is a test from god . And something is written in desnity from god which can't be change . But that does not means to lose or hope and can forget to do hardwork .

These all things can be implement in job career because sometime people can't get job relevant to field and in some cases there are shortage of money ,but they does not mean to lose hope and don't do hardwork and accept it as a best no that is wrong you should to keep try and doing effeorts for best and for finding better job or opportunite .

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0

The candidate attempts to address both views and provide a personal opinion, which aligns with the prompt requirements. However, the ideas remain quite repetitive and underdeveloped, relying heavily on simple assertions about time changing and the importance of hard work rather than exploring the broader philosophical or practical implications of accepting versus challenging bad situations. The writer's position is discernible, but the arguments lack depth and adequate elaboration. Consequently, this performance aligns closely with the Band 5 descriptor, where the task is addressed, but the ideas are limited and under-developed, and the position, while present, is not fully explored.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0

The text exhibits basic organizational attempts, but overall progression is hindered by repetitive phrasing and weak structural links. Paragraphing is present, yet the internal flow of ideas is disjointed. Cohesive devices are used rather mechanically and repetitively, such as frequent restarts with 'Because' or 'If'. Referencing is sometimes unclear, and the overall arrangement lacks the clear logical progression required for higher bands. While the essay is readable, the cohesive framework is inadequate and repetitive, fitting the Band 5 profile.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

The vocabulary used is limited and basic, with frequent spelling and word-choice errors, such as 'sitution' instead of 'situation', 'belives' instead of 'believes', 'desnity' instead of 'destiny', and 'opportunite' instead of 'opportunities'. The range is minimally adequate to convey the basic message, but noticeable errors occur throughout the text. Uncommon lexical items are generally absent or used inaccurately. These recurring inaccuracies and the restricted vocabulary range place the response firmly at Band 4.5, rounded to 5.0 based on general communicative success.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

Grammatical control is weak throughout the response. The text relies mostly on simple and flawed complex sentence structures, featuring frequent errors in basic punctuation, subject-verb agreement, and tense consistency (e.g., 'time is change', 'you came in profit', 'that does not means'). There are persistent errors that cause difficulty for the reader and impede fluent comprehension at times. Although some simple sentences are formed correctly, complex structures are frequently faulty. This demonstrates the characteristics of Band 4.5, warranting a score of 4.5 or 5.0; given the attempts at complex thoughts, a 5.0 is appropriate.

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