Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-08-04
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 5.0)
From my perspective, people who work really hard for their profession and then become doctors or engineers. If the country for which they are doing training pays well and values their work, then definitely they should work in their country for the people of their country. But it totally depends on the decision of that person where they like to work. What are their ambitions for work? What kind of job do they want? What pay do they demand? If all the things are on their requirements, then they should work in the same country. But some people think differently. For example am a physiotherapist i did my job in private hospital they give me 50k per month which is very low income i cant even full my house rent so i quit that job and in london they offer me a good job with good packeg so i definately go that way to get that job. But on other hands if we think like a good person without being selfish, we have to do work in our country for the betterment of our country in this way we can protect the moral values of our country we can motivate and teach the students of our country so they know the value of study which is very useful for every person
its all depends on the person what are they wish what kind of job they wanted so they can decide better if they want to stay or leave the country
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response addresses both sides of the argument and provides a personal opinion, which is a requirement of the task. However, the development of ideas is limited. The arguments are presented in a somewhat informal, stream-of-consciousness style rather than a structured academic format. The personal example of being a physiotherapist is relevant but lacks the depth required for a high-scoring essay. The conclusion is brief and does not fully synthesize the points made. To improve, you should aim to provide more balanced, well-supported arguments for both perspectives before clearly stating your own position in a more formal, objective tone.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay lacks clear paragraphing, which is essential for organizing ideas in an IELTS task. The text is presented as a single block, making it difficult for the reader to follow the progression of arguments. While there are some attempts at cohesive devices (e.g., 'But', 'For example', 'On the other hands'), they are often used incorrectly or in a repetitive, mechanical way. The flow of ideas is disjointed, and the lack of clear transitions between the discussion of the two views and your personal opinion hinders the overall coherence of the piece.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite basic and repetitive, often relying on informal phrasing that is not suitable for an academic essay. For instance, phrases like 'good job', 'good packeg', and 'very low income' are simplistic. There are also several spelling errors, such as 'packeg' and 'definately', and grammatical issues with word choice, such as 'full my house rent' instead of 'cover my rent'. To improve, you should focus on learning more precise, academic vocabulary related to professional migration, economic factors, and social responsibility, and ensure you check your spelling carefully.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with sentence structure, such as sentence fragments ('For example am a physiotherapist i did my job...') and run-on sentences. Punctuation is largely absent, with a lack of commas and periods to separate independent clauses. The use of tenses is inconsistent, and there are errors in subject-verb agreement and article usage. The range of structures is limited to simple sentences, with very few attempts at complex grammatical forms. Improving your control over basic sentence construction and punctuation is a priority.
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