Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-08-30

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)

It has been observed that, stress is now mentioned as a the main cause of problem from which many people suffer. Although some people believe that people suffer from more stress tan they did in past and others feel that. Todays, generation has exaggerated it. I agree to some extend to the given statement. My inclination is elaborated in ensuring paragraph and relevant examples.

The foremost argument to justify my stand is that stress. Nowadays, has increased through the use of social media specially in young generation giving access to social media in an early age can cause a lot of stress. It is also true that in the earlier generation people didn't struggle with this issue in which social media plays huge role because it didn't exist at that time.

Furthermore, the other reason to prove my point is stress is more come in todays generation because their is more competion in every categories such as makeup,studys

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, reaching only 158 words. This significantly impacts the development of the argument. While you attempt to address both sides of the prompt, the ideas are underdeveloped and lack sufficient supporting evidence or examples. The position is stated but not fully explored, and the essay ends abruptly, leaving the discussion incomplete. To improve, you must expand on your points with detailed explanations and concrete examples to ensure all parts of the task are fully addressed.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. The use of cohesive devices is limited and sometimes mechanical, such as 'The foremost argument' and 'Furthermore'. There are issues with sentence structure that disrupt the flow of ideas, making it difficult for the reader to follow the argument. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence that directly relates to the prompt.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is basic and repetitive. There are several instances of word-choice errors, such as 'more come in todays generation' and 'in every categories'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to express complex ideas effectively. You rely on simple phrasing, which limits your ability to convey nuance. To improve, try to incorporate more precise academic vocabulary and pay closer attention to collocations and word forms.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including punctuation issues (e.g., 'It has been observed that, stress'), subject-verb agreement, and sentence fragments (e.g., 'The foremost argument to justify my stand is that stress. Nowadays, has increased...'). The range of structures is limited, and the errors often impede the clarity of your message. You should focus on mastering basic sentence construction, specifically avoiding fragments and ensuring correct punctuation before attempting more complex structures.

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