Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-08-17
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 5.5)
There is an arguement in some countries that anyone can make it in the art system which comprise of music, literature, acting, art and other aspects of art and they believed that this had led to the facts that people without good knowledge in art had recognitions while those with genuine talent are not valued or acknowleged. In my opinion I strongly disagree with this statement and I would state my reasons.
Generally, art is as old as mankind and had made name for itself from the past years through the people who had lived before us for instance, in the olden days musics are used as a form of entertainment for various functions like new yam festivals, naming ceremonies and other occasions using different equipments which include drums, strings and other form of musical instruments.
Also, most ancient art are placed at different museum to be visited from tourist from other part of the world. Again, most of the daily life properties were pieces of art work which were put together like the decorations or portraits at their various homes.
In today world, art had made it way into diffeent social media platforms through numerous influencers and content creators and this influence and create a huge impact on the lives of people.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, which significantly impacts the development of ideas. While you state your disagreement with the prompt, the arguments provided are underdeveloped and lack a clear connection to the core issue of 'talent versus fame'. You mention historical art and social media, but you do not explain how these relate to the claim that 'anyone can do it' or why you believe genuine talent is still valued. To improve, you must expand on your reasoning with specific examples and ensure you address all parts of the prompt in sufficient detail.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. The transition between the historical context of art and the modern influence of social media is abrupt and lacks a clear cohesive link. While some linking words like 'Also' and 'Again' are used, they are somewhat mechanical. The paragraphing is present, but the ideas within the paragraphs do not flow logically to support your central argument. Improving the use of cohesive devices and ensuring each paragraph has a clear topic sentence will help improve the overall structure.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for basic communication but lacks the range and precision required for higher bands. There are several spelling errors, such as 'arguement' instead of 'argument' and 'diffeent' instead of 'different'. You rely on simple, repetitive phrasing like 'made name for itself' and 'made it way into'. To achieve a higher score, you should aim to use more sophisticated vocabulary and collocations related to the arts and media, and pay closer attention to spelling and word choice accuracy.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede readability. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('musics are used', 'art had made it way') and incorrect preposition usage ('at different museum', 'from tourist'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with run-on sentences. To improve, focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement and ensuring that your complex sentences are constructed accurately. Proofreading for common errors like pluralisation and verb tense consistency will also be beneficial.
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