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 have started showing their artworks online and has been trying to benefit from the internet. For this reason, it is understandable 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 competitive 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 entering 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 inspiration, 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 talented individuals are not valued.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 7.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.5 |
| Overall | 7.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5
The response addresses all parts of the prompt and maintains a clear position throughout. You successfully argue against the premise that 'anyone can do it' leads to the devaluation of talent, instead suggesting that competition acts as a filter. The ideas are relevant and generally well-developed, such as the point about the internet providing a platform for genuine talent to be discovered. However, the argument could be further strengthened by providing more nuanced examples beyond the brief mention of a viral YouTube video. The conclusion effectively synthesizes your position, ensuring the task requirements are fully met.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The essay is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph has a central theme, and you use cohesive devices such as 'On the one hand', 'For this reason', and 'In contrast' to guide the reader. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different sides of the argument. While the flow is generally smooth, some transitions could be more sophisticated to move beyond standard linking phrases. Overall, the structure is clear and supports the development of your argument effectively.
Lexical Resource — Band 7.0
You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to discuss the topic with some precision. Phrases like 'make ends meet', 'genuinely skilled', and 'competitive market' are used correctly. There are occasional instances where word choice could be more precise or idiomatic, such as 'work in the art industry' (which could be 'pursue a career in the arts'). The vocabulary is adequate for the task and allows for clear communication of your ideas without significant errors in collocation or spelling.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5
The essay shows a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures. You demonstrate control over grammar, with most sentences being error-free. There are minor slips, such as 'has been trying' (should be 'have been trying' to agree with 'people') and 'records the process of an artist's painting' (which is slightly clunky). However, these errors are infrequent and do not impede communication. You show a solid grasp of punctuation and sentence construction, which is consistent with the requirements for this band level.
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