Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-08-02
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)
There is an ongoing debate regarding, many people think about professional career, like doctor are engineers are the person right to job there own country.A group pf individual is believe that , if they went to go another country for a job they will own discussion ,However others argue that the discussion is wrong to go for a job another country. Therefore , ahead for my perspective , both the views will be discussed further.
Examining the former opinion , the primary argument the supporters would put forward is if any person in study your country so they finding job in the own country they will never leave the country for only job. this is because doctors and engineers finding the job in own country but other people arguing that this is person opinion is basic if they wish so they go for a great career opportunity. In addition they also believe that on other countries they provided best job opportunities
On the contrary , those in favour of the latter opinion have their own arguments. To begin with, they claim that if the go for a job another country so also the provided benefit to another country. but in own country also they needed the good doctors and engineers because day by day we need a lot a goods doctors for a health consolations.
To conclude and offer my position, there are convincing arguments both for and against to wish of moving another country. However I certainly favour the former opinion to the is the doctors and engineers job they own country because its essential for people and my country
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response addresses the prompt by discussing both views and providing an opinion. However, the development of ideas is limited and often unclear due to significant language errors. For instance, the argument regarding why professionals should stay in their home country is repetitive and lacks specific examples or logical depth. The position is stated in the conclusion, but the reasoning throughout the body paragraphs is difficult to follow, making it hard for the reader to fully grasp the rationale behind the arguments. To improve, you should focus on expanding each point with clear, logical explanations and relevant real-world examples.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the progression of ideas is often disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is frequently inaccurate or mechanical, such as 'Therefore , ahead for my perspective' or 'To begin with, they claim that if the go for a job another country'. These errors make the flow of the essay feel unnatural. Additionally, referencing is sometimes unclear, making it difficult to track the arguments. To improve, focus on using transition words more accurately and ensuring that each sentence logically follows the previous one.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive, often relying on basic words like 'job', 'country', and 'people'. There are frequent errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'health consolations' (likely meaning consultations) and 'the discussion is wrong' (likely meaning the decision). These errors occasionally impede communication, as the reader has to guess the intended meaning. To reach a higher band, you should work on using a wider range of topic-specific vocabulary related to professional migration and healthcare, and focus on using words in their correct context.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that affect readability. There are persistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'A group pf individual is believe'), article usage, and sentence structure. Many sentences are fragmented or lack proper punctuation, which makes the text difficult to parse. While there is an attempt to use complex structures, they are often faulty, leading to confusion. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring subjects and verbs agree, and practicing the correct use of articles and prepositions.
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