Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-09-02
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)
In today's world thinking power of individual is too low, this is because lake of knowledge and ability. Some people say that professional employes like doctors and engineers, should work in the country from which they had done training and degree. There are some people who known importance of opportunity, they think professionals should be free to work anywhere in the world of their choice.
The importance of knowledge and skills is everywhere, but the combination of both is gained by training and development of further study in that field. However, this is a thing which several countries provide for students. In some cases, to achieve this type of education student has to travel other country by leaving his own. For example, you are studying in mechanical engineering and living in India, but you can see how huge infrastructure of machine learning is in Germany. This makes an opportunity of developing research for your education purpose which further help you.
The people who think about working in that country which provide you degree are not understanding about enhancement in worldwide. For instance, you have pursued master from USA in IT and opened a company in India, this makes carrier opportunity for local people and increase Indian GDP by some percentage. The other who knows about this are helping to integrate such kind of habit in left over people. The handling and integrating of workload is easy, but the job placement matters.
In my opinion you should pursue training as well as job in your choice of 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, meeting the basic requirements of the task. However, the development of ideas is limited. The arguments regarding the benefits of international training and the economic impact of returning professionals are somewhat disjointed and lack depth. The introduction is largely irrelevant to the prompt, focusing on 'thinking power' rather than the specific issue of professional mobility. To improve, ensure that every sentence directly supports the prompt and provides clear, logical explanations for the points raised.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the logical progression between ideas is often weak. The use of cohesive devices is mechanical and sometimes inaccurate, such as the transition 'The other who knows about this are helping to integrate such kind of habit in left over people,' which is confusing. Referencing is also unclear at times, making it difficult for the reader to follow the flow of the argument. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear, singular focus would significantly enhance the coherence of the writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and often imprecise. There are several instances of awkward phrasing and word choice errors, such as 'lake of knowledge' (lack), 'professional employes' (professionals), and 'pursued master' (pursued a master's degree). The range of vocabulary is insufficient to express complex ideas clearly, and the errors occasionally impede the reader's understanding. To achieve a higher band, focus on learning collocations and using more precise academic terminology rather than relying on basic, sometimes incorrectly used, vocabulary.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains frequent grammatical errors, including issues with article usage ('travel other country'), subject-verb agreement, and sentence structure. Many sentences are fragmented or lack the necessary complexity to demonstrate a wide range of structures. While the meaning is generally discernible, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar and punctuation is a significant issue. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring correct verb tenses, and practicing the use of complex sentences with accurate punctuation.
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