Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.0 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-09-01
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 4.0)
Positive attitude in the people mindset describes their abilities. A strong mindset people who can think he is the best with no any relevant talent can upskills themselves and do something big. While weak mindset people having skills, expertise and resources lead themselves into drain. A person attitudes shows how he wants to be in the future. It is obviously fact that what a person thinks he gets even if they do not have any way or resources.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 3.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 3.0
The response is significantly under the 250-word minimum requirement, which severely limits the development of the argument. The content provided is largely tangential; it discusses the concept of a 'mindset' rather than directly addressing the prompt regarding the arts, the devaluation of genuine talent, or the phenomenon of fame without merit. Because the response fails to address the core topic and is far too short to develop any coherent argument, it falls into the lowest band category for task achievement.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0
The text consists of only one short paragraph. While there is a basic attempt to link ideas, the progression is disjointed and lacks a clear logical flow. There is a lack of cohesive devices to connect sentences, and the overall structure is insufficient to demonstrate the ability to organize ideas effectively. The ideas are presented in a fragmented manner, making it difficult for the reader to follow a coherent line of reasoning.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.0
The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive. Phrases such as 'positive attitude', 'strong mindset', and 'weak mindset' are used in a way that does not accurately convey the intended meaning in an academic context. There are significant issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'lead themselves into drain' and 'It is obviously fact'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to express complex ideas, and the errors in word usage are frequent.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The grammatical range is very limited, consisting mostly of simple sentence structures. There are frequent errors in basic grammar, including subject-verb agreement ('A person attitudes shows'), article usage, and sentence construction ('A strong mindset people who can think he is the best...'). These errors are pervasive and often impede the reader's understanding of the intended message. There is no evidence of complex sentence structures or accurate punctuation control.
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