Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-08-16
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)
Most people in the working community seem to believe that professionals, such as doctors or engineers should be required to work in the same country where they were trained, however some may go against the statement. Both sides have a point however one clashes,
People should work where they were trained. This statement comes from a logical area as different countries have different regulations, different dialects and different ideologies of people. Some people cannot converse with professionals from another country as their training included different forms of behaviour from different types of people, For example, psychologists that got their licensing from India cannot provide the same therapy in another country such as America, they were trained to imply on others as culture, ideology and patterns collide with one another. Each type of licensing and training provides different types of education to a person which is why its mandatory in almost all countries for the practising people to only apply their work in the country they have learnt and gotten their degree from. can i restart teehee how tho yes its fine
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, reaching only 181 words. Furthermore, the essay is incomplete, ending abruptly with conversational remarks ('can i restart teehee how tho yes its fine') rather than a conclusion. While the introduction attempts to present the two views, the discussion is limited to only one side of the argument. The prompt asks to discuss both views and provide an opinion, but the second perspective is entirely omitted. Consequently, the task is only partially addressed, and the position is not clearly developed or sustained throughout the piece.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay lacks a clear structure. There is no paragraphing, and the transition between the introduction and the body is abrupt. The use of cohesive devices is minimal and sometimes misused, such as the phrase 'however one clashes,' which does not clearly link ideas. The flow of the argument is disrupted by the inclusion of meta-commentary at the end, which breaks the coherence of the essay entirely. To improve, you should use clear paragraph breaks for each main idea and employ linking words like 'furthermore,' 'conversely,' or 'in contrast' to guide the reader through your arguments.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is generally basic and repetitive. While you attempt to use some topic-specific terms like 'regulations,' 'ideologies,' and 'licensing,' the overall range is limited. There are instances of awkward word choices, such as 'trained to imply on others,' which does not convey a clear meaning. The vocabulary is sufficient to communicate simple ideas, but it lacks the precision and flexibility required for higher band scores. You should focus on learning collocations related to professional development and international standards to enhance your expression.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent errors in grammar and punctuation. For instance, the opening sentence is a comma splice ('...trained, however some...'). There are also issues with subject-verb agreement and preposition usage, such as 'practising people to only apply their work in the country they have learnt and gotten their degree from.' While the meaning is generally understandable, the errors are frequent enough to occasionally impede the flow of reading. More attention to sentence boundaries and accurate verb forms is necessary.
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