Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-07-25

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

In some countries today, there is an attitude that 'anyone can do it' in the arts - music, literature, acting, art, etc. As a result, people with no talent become rich and famous and genuine talent is not valued or appreciated.

Do you agree or disagree?

You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.

Student answer (Band 7.5)

In some societies, it is thought that everyone can work in the art industry. While some believe that this may result in talented artists being underappreciated, I would argue that individuals who are truly good at drawing or painting can always be noticed by society.

On the one hand, it must be considered that an increasing number of people has started showing their artworks online and has been trying to benefit from the internet. For this reason, it is understandable that why some artists are struggling to make ends meet; the more money made by others, the less money made by them. That phenomenon, though, does not necessarily indicate that real artists and artworks are not valued. In contrast, a more compatitive market may even generate more talented artists as they have to compete with more people.

On the other hand, due to the fact that more people are influxing into this industry, talented artists have more opportunities to become famous in society as long as they are genuinely skilled. To illustrate this: a YouTube video, which records the process of an artist's painting, went viral several months ago, which exposed that artist to the public; whereas in the past the same artist with the same painting might have been ignored by others as the art industry was not popular. Additionally, regardless of the talent, more people working in this industry can always bring more inspirations, which is the nature of the arts.

In conclusion, it is undeniable that a more competitive market makes some artists experience hardships; but the attitude of "anyone can do it" not only enables us to see who is truly talented but also helps more talented artists be seen by the general public. Therefore, I disagree with the statement that telented individuals are not valued.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

The response addresses all parts of the prompt and maintains a clear, consistent position throughout. You successfully argue that the 'anyone can do it' attitude does not necessarily devalue genuine talent, but rather creates a more competitive environment that can highlight skill. The ideas are relevant and supported by a logical argument, such as the example of viral social media content. To reach a higher band, you could further develop the counter-argument regarding why some people feel genuine talent is currently undervalued, providing more depth to the 'rich and famous' aspect of the prompt.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, two body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Cohesive devices such as 'On the one hand', 'In contrast', and 'Additionally' are used effectively to guide the reader through your argument. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate distinct ideas. The progression of ideas is smooth, and referencing is generally clear. To improve, ensure that the transition between the competitive market argument and the 'viral video' example is slightly more seamless to avoid a mechanical feel.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to discuss the topic with precision. Phrases like 'make ends meet', 'competitive market', and 'genuinely skilled' are used accurately. There are some minor issues with word choice, such as 'influxing into this industry' (which is slightly awkward; 'flocking to' or 'entering' would be better) and 'more inspirations' (inspiration is usually uncountable). However, the vocabulary is adequate for the task and allows for clear communication of your ideas.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. Most sentences are clear and error-free. There are a few minor grammatical slips, such as 'it is understandable that why' (the 'that' is redundant) and 'an increasing number of people has started' (should be 'have started' to agree with 'people'). Punctuation is generally accurate. To achieve a higher score, aim for a greater variety of complex structures, such as conditional sentences or more sophisticated relative clauses, while maintaining your current level of accuracy.

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