Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-08-19
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)
Some persons think that experts like doctors and engineers should be available for their own country for work because they did their training in their country and some humans think that they have to be free for their goals and destinations.
My first point of view about the skilled persons like doctors and engineers is they should be accessible for their nation where they did training and complete their degrees because they gain experience from there and did many practicals about their work and profession. The other concern is that in some countries specialist like doctors use modern technology to operate, For example some country professionals use less modern tools for operations that can be very effective on their training and practicals because they should be familiar with tools and technology which they are using. If they can't understand the uses of their instruments they can't did their work done properly.
My second concern about the freedom of skilled humans for their migrating and choosing other continents for their career is that they can move to the other country for their future goals if they wish, For example if someone force them to stay in their country and do work against their own satisfaction and mindset so they definitely can't give their 100% on work because they don't want that career which the people want to gave them.
To conclude, the professionals should be free for their career paths and
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, which significantly impacts the development of ideas. While you address both sides of the argument, the conclusion is incomplete, cutting off mid-sentence. The ideas presented, such as the importance of training with specific technology, are relevant but remain under-developed. To improve, you must ensure you provide a full, balanced discussion and a complete conclusion. The position is stated, but the lack of length prevents a full exploration of the arguments, leading to a penalty for task completion.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and repetitive (e.g., 'My first point of view', 'The other concern', 'My second concern'). The transition between ideas is sometimes abrupt, and the lack of a finished conclusion disrupts the overall flow of the argument. To improve, try using a wider variety of linking words and phrases to connect sentences and paragraphs more naturally, and ensure that your essay has a clear, finished structure.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision and range required for higher bands. You rely on basic terms like 'skilled persons', 'humans', and 'do work'. There are also some awkward collocations, such as 'did many practicals' and 'do work against their own satisfaction'. To achieve a higher score, you should aim to use more academic and topic-specific vocabulary (e.g., 'professionals', 'specialised training', 'career autonomy') and avoid repetitive phrasing. Expanding your range of synonyms will help you express your ideas more fluently.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'they can't did their work done properly' and 'the people want to gave them'. Subject-verb agreement and tense consistency are inconsistent throughout the text. While the meaning is generally understandable, the frequency of these errors limits the score. Focus on mastering basic sentence construction, specifically verb forms and tense usage, before attempting more complex structures.
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