Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-10-13

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 different nations nowadays, there is a preception that anyone can do arts like music, literature , acting etc. In the end individulas with no qualities become entitled and popular yet the hidden talent is not be considered worth it or acknowledged in my opinion i totally second that performing art is the feild that it should be first learn and then practice.

I argue with this being artist is the gift of god not everyone has the unique way of prespective things regarding arts. People with not artistic mind when they get into arts with totally runis the essence of it. For instance I have seen people with no artistic approach make the good money and become popular and entitled in my opinion it's their fate. These individulas are the ones with good opportunites get chance to showcase their arts. and in my opinion they are already come from priviledge background.

In addition i also argue individuals with hidden talent might not get such platfroms where they can shoecast their talent. When there is no opportunity for such individuals they are not acknowledged their talet might stay with them forever but not for the people who needed to see it. For instance people on streets and roads they preform with their hidden talent to get money. the only platform where they can feel and express their hidden talet.

In conclusion i feel like if there are opportunities for such talented people their talent would not be waste on streets and roads. They should be acknowledged and valued.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5

Your position is broadly clear: you agree that people without artistic ability can gain recognition while more talented people lack opportunities. You address both sides of this concern, especially through the contrast between privileged performers and street artists. However, the argument is only partly developed. The claim that artistic ability is a “gift of god” is asserted rather than explained, and the example of street performers does not show clearly how their talent is overlooked or how fame and wealth are gained by less talented people. To strengthen the response, explain the causes and consequences more precisely and support each main point with a specific, relevant example.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The response has a recognisable structure, with an introduction, two body paragraphs and a conclusion. The paragraphs broadly separate your view about who succeeds from the lack of platforms for talented people. You also use basic links such as “For instance” and “In addition.” However, progression within paragraphs is sometimes difficult to follow: the first body paragraph moves from artistic ability to popularity, fate and privilege without clearly connecting these points. Some linking is mechanical, and the conclusion repeats the idea of providing opportunities rather than drawing the argument together. Use clearer topic sentences and make each example explicitly support the point before moving to the next idea.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use some relevant vocabulary for the topic, including “artistic approach,” “privileged background,” “platforms” and “acknowledged.” This gives you a basic range for discussing talent and recognition. However, spelling errors and inaccurate or repetitive word choices are noticeable and sometimes make the reader pause, as in “preception,” “individulas,” “shoecast” and “talet.” Phrases such as “become entitled” and “the essence of it” do not express your intended meaning precisely in context. Build a bank of accurate topic vocabulary and check spelling carefully; choose words that distinguish artistic skill, public recognition and access to opportunities.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt both simple and more complex sentences, including a contrast with “yet” and a conditional idea beginning “When there is no opportunity.” However, the range is limited, and errors in sentence formation and verb patterns occur frequently enough to affect clarity. For example, “the hidden talent is not be considered” has an incorrect verb construction, while “People with not artistic mind when they get into arts with totally runis the essence of it” is difficult to interpret because the clause structure is incomplete. Punctuation also needs attention, particularly where sentences run together. Practise building complete sentences with a clear subject and verb, and check verb forms and sentence boundaries during editing.

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