Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-08-29

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)

Some personal assumed that professionals, like physician and technician should have to work in native country from where they completed their training and some believes they should have their own freedom to choose where they want to work after completion of their training both have their own benefits.

In first i would like to say that working on native nation after completing degree from same nation helps to get quality workers and it helps to build nation and improve its economy.best example for this is china where every physician and technician have to work for at least 2 year in china for better understanding and for helping nation to build greater gdp and economy. It also helps country to be independent on these fields without worrying about their demands.

On the other side few people suggested after completing training physician and technician have their own freedom to choose where really they wanted to work in the future and it is also advantageous for the nation and for that people, due to this system they have opportunities to get worldwide knowledge about their fields and they have better life style and more income than native nation and they also have chances to learn different cultures and lifestyle along with vast range of knowledge on their specific fields.

So in conclusion i have to say both working in native country and have opportunities to work their choice country have their own benefits but i will choose working in native country after competition of training but not as a force fully but as a will of his own and they have right to go to work in different countries if they want without any restrictions.

AI examiner evaluation

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. For instance, the example of China is relevant but lacks depth, and the discussion on the benefits of working abroad is quite general. To reach a higher band, you should expand on the 'why' and 'how' behind your arguments. The conclusion is a bit contradictory, as you state you would choose the native country option but then immediately qualify it by saying it should not be forced, which slightly confuses your final stance. Ensure your position remains consistent throughout the essay.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organized into clear paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and repetitive (e.g., 'In first', 'On the other side', 'So in conclusion'). There is a lack of sophisticated linking words to connect ideas within paragraphs. Additionally, some sentences are run-on or lack proper punctuation, which affects the flow. Improving the variety of transition signals and ensuring each paragraph has a clear topic sentence would significantly enhance the logical progression of your arguments.

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 'good', 'better', and 'work'. There are also some inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'technician' when referring to highly trained professionals like engineers, and 'force fully' instead of 'forcibly'. To improve, try to incorporate more topic-specific vocabulary related to professional migration, economic development, and global labor markets. Avoid repeating the same phrases and focus on using more precise collocations to express your ideas more effectively.

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. Issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'some believes'), missing articles (e.g., 'in native nation'), and incorrect word forms (e.g., 'independent on these fields' instead of 'independent in'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with several run-on sentences that lack necessary commas or conjunctions. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar prevents the essay from reaching a higher band. Focus on proofreading for subject-verb agreement and article usage.

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