Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-07-29
IELTS Writing Task 2 question
In some societies, stress is now regarded as a major problem, and it is thought that people suffer from more stress than they did in the past. However, others feel that the amount of stress people have today is exaggerated. They say that previous generations were under more pressure, but the idea of suffering from stress did not exist.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Student answer (Band 5.5)
i would like to agree with the statement that in current times more people are suffering from stress issue rather in past and we can relate this to many reasons. in few cases people may exaggeration their stress levels but mostly this experience is a reality.
why in today times stress feels more real and previous generation did not feel the pressure and stress at this level there are many reasons to this, today in the modern world the competition is too high, lives are more complex and people are mostly isolated. Due to modern technologies and fast-paced lifestyle in this era everyone has high expectation from themselves, all wants to achieve almost everything whatever they see around them and try to push themselves into the competition for these reasons as well regardless of different people have different abilities and competencies to achieve the goal and luxuries of this world what they want for themselves.
another reason is the world becoming globally connecting via social media and internet, in previous time people reach was very limited and competition as well there were less attractive temperary
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, reaching only 185 words. This significantly impacts the development of ideas. While you attempt to address both sides of the argument—the increase in modern stress and the counter-argument regarding past generations—the discussion is incomplete and ends abruptly. The lack of a conclusion and the limited development of your supporting points mean that the task is only partially addressed. To improve, you must ensure you provide a full, structured essay with a clear introduction, well-developed body paragraphs, and a concluding summary to fully explore the prompt.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay lacks a clear organizational structure. There is no paragraphing, which makes the text difficult to follow. While you use some cohesive devices like 'Due to' and 'another reason is', the flow is disrupted by the abrupt ending and the lack of logical progression between ideas. The absence of a clear introduction and conclusion further hinders the coherence of the piece. To achieve a higher band, you should organize your ideas into distinct paragraphs, each with a clear topic sentence, and use a wider variety of linking words to connect your arguments more fluidly.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary used is generally adequate for basic communication but lacks the range and precision required for higher bands. You rely on simple phrasing such as 'stress issue' and 'high expectation'. There are also some awkward collocations and word choices, such as 'people reach was very limited' and 'attractive temperary'. To improve, you should focus on using more academic vocabulary and precise collocations. Expanding your range of synonyms and learning how to use them in context will help you express your ideas more effectively and naturally.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with sentence structure, such as run-on sentences and missing punctuation (e.g., 'why in today times stress feels more real... there are many reasons to this'). You also struggle with subject-verb agreement and article usage (e.g., 'in previous time' instead of 'in previous times'). While you attempt some complex structures, they are often inaccurate. Focusing on basic sentence construction, punctuation, and ensuring subject-verb agreement will significantly improve the readability and accuracy of your writing.
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