Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-11-11

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish.

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Student answer (Band 5.5)

It is widely believed that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the same country where they did their training. Doctors or other professionals are inevitable parts of a developed society, as they play a vital role in making that place worth-living. I partially agree with the idea that they should be bounded to work in their home country.

Professionals believe that they are qualified for their respective role and can perform their duties efficiently anywhere in the world. For instance, a Pakistani veterinarian decides to start his practice in UAE, having 5 years experience. Although he is qualified for this role, but the regional ratio of prevelant diseases can be different from Pakistan. He will have to face difficulties in diagnosis and treatment of the animals.

On the other hand, if veterinarians are asked to get a veterinary license, it will improve their understanding regarding the pattern of local practice, which finally will improve the expertise of the veterinarian towards early diagnosis and accurate treatment of patients.

As far as I am concerned, I firmly believe that professionals should not be allowed to work freely in another country where they have not got their training. Before allowing them, it should be make sure that they have become familiar with local conditions, and they are able to apply their knowledge and experience.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0

You give a clear opinion in the introduction and conclusion, and your example about a Pakistani veterinarian moving to the UAE is relevant to the issue of adapting professional knowledge to local conditions. However, the response only partially develops the discussion: the case for professionals being free to work abroad is represented mainly by the claim that they believe they can work anywhere, while the benefits of mobility are not explained. The opposing view is also narrow, focusing on licensing and disease patterns rather than broader reasons. Your conclusion is clear, but the position shifts from “partially agree” to saying professionals “should not be allowed” to work freely. The response is 213 words, 37 words below the 250-word minimum; 14 words copied from the prompt were not counted. Develop both views and clarify your position.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The response has a recognisable structure: an introduction, two body paragraphs presenting contrasting points, and a concluding opinion. The transitions “For instance,” “On the other hand,” and “As far as I am concerned” help signal the direction of the argument. However, the progression is limited because each view receives only brief treatment, and the second body paragraph moves quickly from licensing to improved expertise without fully explaining the link. The opening also introduces the importance of professionals to society but does not connect that point clearly to the debate. To strengthen organisation, give each side a developed paragraph with a clear topic sentence, then use explicit links to show how each reason supports the relevant view.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

You use an adequate range of topic-related vocabulary, including “qualified,” “regional ratio,” “diagnosis,” “treatment,” and “local conditions.” These choices help communicate the central concern that professionals may need to adapt to the country where they work. You also attempt less common expressions, but some are inaccurate or unnatural, such as “inevitable parts,” “worth-living,” “bounded to work,” and “pattern of local practice.” The spelling error “prevelant” is noticeable, and “patients” is not the most suitable term for animals in this example. These issues do not prevent understanding, but they reduce precision. Aim for natural collocations and check spelling; for example, use “essential members,” “required to work,” and “prevalence of diseases.”

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt a mix of simple and complex sentences, including a conditional structure in “if veterinarians are asked to get a veterinary license” and a relative clause in “where they have not got their training.” The main ideas remain understandable, but some grammatical errors occur. In “Although he is qualified for this role, but…,” do not use “although” and “but” together; write “Although he is qualified, …” or “He is qualified, but…”. “It should be make sure” needs a passive form such as “it should be made sure” or, more naturally, “authorities should ensure.” The phrase “having 5 years experience” also needs a possessive form: “five years’ experience.” More accurate control of these patterns would make your argument smoother.

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