Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-10-09

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)

In society people think that art is for only rich people talent does not required for art culture, while some people's attitude toward art is that anyone can do it, but this not how it works, i totally disagree with that people with no talent become rich and famous and genuine talent is not valued or appreciated.

First and foremost, any artwork will not be that popular or successful. In other word, like everyone can do art, but it does not necessarily mean that the final result will gain attention or make them a fan. For example everybody is making daily vlogs but all are no gonna trend on Youtube, but a. limited video of them who are truly talented will become famous. Consequently, fame and wealth are the final results of a genius artwork.

Furthermore, the audience can understand the differences between a masterpiece and a regular work of art. Although an expert can put more professional comments on artistic works, ordinary individuals who are interested in arts are also aware of hardworking and talents which exist behind the scene. Thus, they are most likely to pay for a worthy painting or attend a talented singer concert.

Some argue that artworks are not really valued as it is easy to be an artist and do something in art. However, I believe the valuation of real art will not be influenced by the increasing number of artists but by its interest.

In conclusion, I think nowadays it is not hard to be a musician or an actor but it does not devalue the real works of art as talented people can become famous and distinguished.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5

You take a clear position, stating that you “totally disagree,” and your main points are relevant: popularity is not guaranteed for everyone, audiences can recognise quality, and a larger number of artists does not necessarily reduce the value of genuine work. However, the response addresses the claim only partly. The example of daily vlogs is relevant but does not clearly show that talented artists, rather than simply a small number of popular creators, become rich and famous. The point about audiences paying for a “worthy painting” or attending a talented singer’s concert also needs a specific example or explanation. Develop the contrast between commercial fame and genuine artistic recognition to make your argument more convincing.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The response has a recognisable structure: an introduction, two supporting paragraphs, a counterargument, and a conclusion. Paragraphs generally focus on one main idea, and signposts such as “First and foremost,” “Furthermore,” and “In conclusion” help readers follow the discussion. However, progression between ideas is sometimes unclear or mechanical. For instance, “Consequently, fame and wealth are the final results of a genius artwork” does not follow securely from the vlog example, and the counterargument paragraph is brief before the response returns to its position. Some links between sentences rely on repeated general claims rather than clear explanation. Make each paragraph build its point step by step, and use pronouns and transitions only where their relationships are precise.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use some topic-relevant vocabulary, including “masterpiece,” “artistic works,” “valuation,” and “distinguished,” and the meaning is generally understandable. However, the range is limited and several word choices or collocations are inaccurate or awkward, which makes parts of the argument less clear. Examples include “make them a fan,” “a limited video,” “hardworking and talents,” and “a talented singer concert.” “Genius artwork” also sounds unnatural in this context. Aim for more precise phrases such as “attract an audience,” “a small number of videos,” “the hard work and talent,” and “a concert by a talented singer.” Vary repeated words such as “art” and “talented” with accurate alternatives rather than forcing uncommon expressions.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt both simple and complex sentences, including a concession beginning “Although an expert…” and a contrast introduced by “but.” However, control is inconsistent, and errors in sentence structure, verb forms, articles, and punctuation sometimes make the reader pause. The opening is a run-on sentence with several ideas joined by commas; “this not how it works” is missing a verb, and “any artwork will not be that popular” has an unclear negative construction. Other examples include “everyone is making daily vlogs” where the intended general meaning calls for a different tense, and “they are most likely to pay” after a plural subject whose reference is unclear. Use shorter, complete sentences where needed, and check each clause for a subject, verb, and clear reference.

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