Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-08-08

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)

Doctor and Engineer is on of the desired profession as a children and it requires lots of practice and training to be a doctor or engineer. Some individuals believe that a person should work there only were he had practiced while, other argues that they be free to work any where they want around.

To commence with, on of the significant reason why the doctors and engineer should work there only were they have practiced because they are trained as per the legislative noms of their state government as it create barrier form work freely. Furthermore, a social problem arise by making barrier. For instance, people of rural areas who has migrated to big cities for better studies can not work in rural areas.

On the other hand, by restricting them it also make barrier in economic development as doctor and engineer are those professions which no one can replace them even AI is not able to replace them but every individual needs them. It is important to take training under experienced trainer if they are not trained properly it could cause dramatic safety hazard for many lives.

To sum up, I believe that doctors and engineers should work in their desired work place as it helps in improvement in there mental health and also increase productivity of the given task. They should be free to work they want as it also helps in development of the country.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, which negatively impacts the task achievement score. While you address both sides of the argument and provide a clear personal opinion, the development of your ideas is limited. For instance, the argument regarding 'legislative norms' is mentioned but not sufficiently explained or supported with clear examples. The points regarding economic development and AI are somewhat tangential and lack a direct link to the core issue of mandatory service. To improve, ensure each paragraph contains a fully developed main idea supported by specific, relevant examples, and ensure the essay meets the length requirement to allow for full exploration of the prompt.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the logical progression is often hindered by unclear phrasing and weak transitions. While you use some cohesive devices like 'To commence with' and 'On the other hand', the internal flow within paragraphs is disjointed. For example, the transition from discussing rural migration to the economic impact of AI is abrupt and lacks a clear connection. Additionally, the use of referencing is sometimes confusing, making it difficult for the reader to follow your argument. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring that each sentence builds logically upon the previous one will significantly enhance the coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

Your vocabulary is generally basic and repetitive, which limits your ability to convey complex ideas precisely. There are several instances of word-choice errors and awkward collocations, such as 'legislative noms' (likely meaning norms) and 'dramatic safety hazard'. You rely on simple phrasing like 'desired profession' and 'work there only were he had practiced'. To reach a higher band, you should aim to incorporate a wider range of topic-specific vocabulary related to professional mobility, labor markets, and public policy. Focus on using words in their correct context and improving your spelling, as errors like 'on of' instead of 'one of' occur frequently.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'Doctor and Engineer is on of'), article usage, and sentence structure. Many sentences are fragmented or lack necessary components, such as 'Some individuals believe that a person should work there only were he had practiced'. You rely primarily on simple sentence structures, and attempts at more complex sentences often result in errors. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, specifically subject-verb agreement and the correct use of prepositions and articles, before attempting more complex grammatical structures.

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