Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-08-03
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)
Every coin has two sides, it is often argued that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training while the other believe that they should be free to work in another country if they wish. This eassy will discuss both perspectives before presenting my own opinion.
On the one hand, supporters of people who believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training, believe that it will plays a vital role in various aspect of the development of country i.e Education sector, Industrial sector etc. and also, the country which gives you the identity in the world should have prority to get advantage first. For example The news of cyprus' media got viral in the pandemic of 2022 stated that more than 5000 thousand doctors had participated in the movement to defeat the corona. This the vital example of Professionals should be required to world for their own country.
On the other hand, supporters of people, who believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish, believe that No matter where they work, they will make their known and also they will have a chance to get more exposure and what is happening in the world regarding their field. The following example of my own experience also strengthen this point of view, my oldest sister had got the admission in one of the China's finest medical university and graduated from their after that she got the oppurtunity to work there. The money she sent to us via bank, also play a role in the economy of my country.
In my point of view. people should be free to work in another country if they wish beacuse it help both his own country and also him. If any engineer or doctor got the experience of other country he/she more widely help his own country after he/she cameback to their own country.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response addresses both sides of the argument and provides a clear personal opinion. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. The example regarding the pandemic in Cyprus is vague and lacks a clear connection to the requirement of training-based service. Similarly, the personal example about the sister is relevant but could be better integrated to support the argument about global exposure. The conclusion is brief and repeats points already made rather than synthesizing them. To reach a higher band, you should provide more detailed explanations for your arguments and ensure examples are clearly linked to the prompt.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, and there is a clear progression of ideas. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'On the one hand' and 'On the other hand,' which help guide the reader. However, some transitions are mechanical or slightly awkward, such as 'The following example of my own experience also strengthen this point of view.' Additionally, there are issues with punctuation and sentence structure that occasionally disrupt the flow, such as the run-on sentence in the introduction. Improving the variety and precision of linking words would enhance the overall coherence.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but it lacks the range and precision required for higher bands. There are several instances of word-choice errors and awkward phrasing, such as 'The news of cyprus' media got viral' and 'make their known.' Some terms are used repetitively, and there is a reliance on basic vocabulary. To improve, you should focus on using more sophisticated collocations and academic vocabulary appropriate for an IELTS essay, while also paying closer attention to word forms and spelling (e.g., 'eassy,' 'prority,' 'oppurtunity').
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout. Common issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'it will plays'), incorrect verb tenses, and punctuation errors (e.g., the fragment 'In my point of view. people...'). While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to be noticeable. To improve, you should practice complex sentence construction and proofread carefully to correct basic errors in articles, prepositions, and verb endings.
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