Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-08-29

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 5.0)

One side of people think that in the present stress is the very big problem, they all so say people feel more feel stress after reframe the past in there mind. In the other part people say humen feel less stress in these time compare to the past generation who has loot of pressure of work, therefore they did not know about stress.

Those people who think that present generation have very stress on there had is a big problem. When we do to see the people who have in this time loot of work in there home and less income links so we can say that they have a big stress, beucess in these days manage home work and gob is more difficult then past.The shieldrens have a large school work and more books for read and listen so they read in the all day and in the evening.

The other side of people think that people feel more stress in the past then present. They have a more work in the past like wake up early in the morning and went to feed those Cow and cleen the farme. After this work they went to the bazaar for sale some own think and bay other thinks they need in the day. In the previous generations the human have more worked for live there good life. When they show lazy ness they did not have food for eat.

In the my own opinion, who live in present have more stress then past. They have home stress, family, and bills stress in life.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response addresses both sides of the argument and provides a personal opinion, meeting the basic requirements of the prompt. However, the development of ideas is limited. The arguments regarding modern stress (e.g., 'home work and gob') and past stress (e.g., 'feed those Cow') are somewhat simplistic and lack depth. The explanation of why stress is perceived differently is underdeveloped, and the essay relies on generalizations rather than well-supported evidence. To improve, you should aim to expand your points with more sophisticated reasoning and clearer examples that directly relate to the societal changes mentioned in the prompt.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is very limited and often mechanical or inaccurate, such as 'In the other part' or 'In the my own opinion'. The progression of ideas is sometimes disjointed, particularly within the paragraphs where sentences do not always flow logically from one to the next. Referencing is occasionally unclear, and the lack of varied linking words makes the writing feel repetitive. Improving the use of transition signals and ensuring each paragraph has a clear topic sentence would significantly enhance the coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is quite basic and repetitive, which restricts the ability to convey complex ideas. There are frequent errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'gob' instead of 'job', 'shieldrens' for 'children', and 'bazaar for sale some own think'. These errors sometimes make it difficult for the reader to grasp the intended meaning. To reach a higher band, you need to move beyond simple vocabulary and attempt to use more precise, academic language. Focus on learning common collocations and ensuring that your word choices are appropriate for a formal essay context.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The essay relies heavily on simple sentence structures, and there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text. Issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'One side of people think'), incorrect verb tenses (e.g., 'went to feed those Cow'), and missing articles or prepositions. Punctuation is also inconsistent, which occasionally impedes the flow of reading. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar prevents the essay from reaching a higher band. You should focus on mastering basic sentence construction, particularly subject-verb agreement and correct tense usage, before attempting more complex structures.

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