Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-10-12

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)

Nowadays, in some parts of the world in terms of arts, music, literature, acting and etc; there is a statement "anyone can do it". As a consequence, talented people are not prominent and their talent is not appreciated however people with no talent are getting famous and valued. This essay agrees that the actual talent is not valued and acknowledged by this attitude.

Not everyone has the same capabilities and passion. Talent is appreciated through passion, hard work and proficiency.

Moreover, this attitude can lead to demotivation in the people who are actually capable and who deserve appreciation.

We are all aware that every human being has their own interests, focus and talents. All individuals can not be good at everything this is due to the reason that being professional at something requires passion and interest, not everyone can be simply good at everything. For instance, In Pakistan many individuals work hard to become a doctor but only a few of them are passionate about it whilst others are just doing it for their parents or society. consequently, they are not good at it.

Secondly, the individuals with real and authentic abilities are demotivated and lose interest. It is clear that when people with no talent enter into a particular field than the real professionals feel demotivated however other people get rich, famous and appreciated. For example, when a person with passion and talent in a specific field observes that people with no talent and abilities are getting into it and getting more focus therefore, they lose interest and heart. They no longer feel motivated.

Consequently, the attitude "anyone can do it" is not valid due to the fact that real talent should be recognized and appreciated for the betterment of the people who have genuine interests and capabilities. We should acknowledge people with actual talent and devotion for their work rather than stating the idea "anyone can do it"

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5

Your position is clear: you agree that the “anyone can do it” attitude can leave genuine talent unrecognised. You give two relevant reasons—people need interest and commitment to excel, and talented people may become demotivated—and include examples from Pakistan and from an imagined arts professional. However, the response addresses the issue only partly because it does not explain in much detail how people without talent become rich or famous, or why audiences and society value them. The doctor example illustrates commitment but is not closely connected to the arts or fame, so its relevance needs to be made explicit. Develop each main point with a clearer explanation and a specific arts-related example.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The response has a recognisable structure: an introduction, two body paragraphs presenting separate reasons, and a conclusion that restates your view. This gives the reader a basic route through the argument. However, progression within paragraphs is sometimes unclear, and linking words are used mechanically or inaccurately. For example, “therefore” in the second body paragraph does not clearly connect the observation about public attention to the result, while “however” does not express a clear contrast in that sentence. The opening also lists ideas that are repeated in the body rather than setting up a focused argument. Use topic sentences that state each paragraph’s main claim, then connect explanation and example with precise referencing and fewer formulaic transitions.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use relevant vocabulary for the topic, including “passion,” “proficiency,” “genuine interests,” and “demotivated,” and the reader can generally understand your meaning. There is some repetition, particularly of “talent,” “people,” and “appreciated,” which limits the range and precision of the discussion. Several expressions are awkward or imprecise, such as “getting more focus,” “lose interest and heart,” and “actual talent.” Some word choices also make the argument less natural, including “statement” for the public attitude described in the prompt. Build a more varied set of accurate collocations for discussing recognition, artistic ability, popularity, and motivation, and check that each phrase expresses the intended meaning.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt a mixture of simple statements and longer sentences, including clauses with “that,” “when,” and “whilst.” This shows an effort to express reasons and consequences, and the overall meaning is usually recoverable. However, complex sentences are often not controlled accurately. For example, “All individuals can not be good at everything this is due to the reason that…” joins clauses without suitable punctuation, and “when people with no talent enter into a particular field than the real professionals feel demotivated” has an incorrect clause structure. There are also errors in agreement and sentence boundaries, as in “every human being have their own interests.” Practise building complex sentences with clear clause boundaries, and proofread punctuation, agreement, and articles.

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