Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-10-14

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 5.5)

Some people believe that difficult circumstances in life, like a poor job or financial isues or work to chage them. in my opinion, while accepting a situarion bring temporary peace of mind. it is always for better improvment.

on the one hand, many people argue that a bad situation is the impacable in many ways. the main reason is that it prevents strss and anxiety. for instance, if a person is stuck in unsatisfactory job but he still pay the bills, accepting the reality of life stay calm and avoid negative thoughts. furthermore, changing a situation like financial stage is not always easy for everyone. therfore, learning to the content with what you have person`s mental health.

on the other hand, others believe that people should always try to improve their lives. for example, if someone faces a shortage of money they can choose to take online courses and learn a new skills to get better opportunites and good paying job. this active mindset. leads to personal growth and long term happiness. everyone would try to achieve success. i strongly believe that individuals should never simply accepted a bad situation like in conclusion, although accepting a bad situaion can reduce stress. but i believe that trying to improve hard try again it is a much better choice and improve our life. taking control of your life, setting goals and working hard to solve your problems is the only true way to achieve a brighter future and satisfied career.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5

You discuss both views and give a clear preference for trying to improve difficult circumstances, especially through the example of taking online courses to find better-paid work. However, the discussion is only partially developed: the benefits of accepting a situation are mainly described as reduced stress, while the improvement argument is asserted rather than explored in depth. The position also becomes unclear in “individuals should never simply accepted a bad situation like in conclusion,” before the final sentence restates your preference. The response is 248 words, so it does not meet the 250-word minimum. Develop each view with a fuller explanation or example, and state your opinion consistently in a clear introduction and conclusion.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

There is some organisation: the response moves from an introduction to one paragraph for each view and then a conclusion. Linking phrases such as “on the one hand,” “on the other hand,” and “for instance” help identify the discussion’s stages. However, progression is weakened by abrupt or incomplete statements, including “this active mindset. leads to personal growth” and “everyone would try to achieve success.” The conclusion also repeats the improvement argument without clearly resolving the earlier position. Some connections between sentences are mechanical, and punctuation sometimes interrupts the flow. Use complete, logically connected sentences, make each paragraph develop one central point, and use referencing and transitions accurately rather than relying mainly on formulaic signposts.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use some relevant vocabulary for the topic, including “financial,” “stress and anxiety,” “personal growth,” and “setting goals.” These expressions show an attempt to discuss both emotional wellbeing and practical improvement. However, the range is limited and several spelling and word-choice errors make parts difficult to understand, such as “situarion,” “impacable,” “opportunites,” and “satisfied career.” Some phrases are also unnatural, including “financial stage” and “learning to the content with what you have.” Aim for accurate, natural collocations and check spelling carefully. Building a small set of topic-specific phrases for employment, financial hardship, and coping strategies would help you express your ideas more precisely.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt both simple and more complex sentence forms, including a conditional example beginning “if a person is stuck in an unsatisfactory job” and a concluding sentence with several actions. However, complex attempts are often faulty, and frequent errors sometimes make the intended meaning difficult to follow. Examples include “accepting a situarion bring temporary peace of mind,” “he still pay the bills,” and “individuals should never simply accepted.” Sentence boundaries and punctuation are also inconsistent, as in “this active mindset. leads.” Practise subject–verb agreement, verb forms after modal verbs, and complete sentence construction. After drafting, check that each sentence has a clear subject and verb and that clauses are joined and punctuated correctly.

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