Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-09-03
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)
Nowadays, It is the host topic that educated people should migrate from their original country or have to be worked from where they complete their eduction.
In my opinion, Professionals should be free to work in any country where they want to do. Behind this the reason is people can get high vages according their comptence. Mostly the people who did their training in underdeveloped countries they should try to grab good opportunities to make their life better. Underdevloped countries don't have enough opportunties according their abilities. if they prefer developed countries for the works. ther would be a lot of opportunties for them to save money and make their selves financialy safe. They also can get the opportunties to settle in the different countries furthermore they can get nationalties. It would also be good idea for the secure future for the people of underdevolped countries.
On the other hand, some people argue on that professional should work in their own countires. They don't need to move their self because they considered this a selfishness. They think its a betrayal for their own nation. They get education and benefits from their homeland and give advantages to other countries. For instance, an enginier get scholarship and do his training on scholarship, but after completing his training he got job in a developed country. They feel this is unfair to their homeland.
To sum up this it can be said that people should have to approach better opportunties Instead of sticking the with old things. It doesn't matter where they get their training they have to get hands on working which opportunties they get. and it will also potray positive image of their own country.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
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. While you mention the benefits of migration for individuals (financial security, nationality) and the counter-argument regarding 'betrayal' of one's homeland, the points are not fully extended. For instance, the discussion on the impact on the home country could be deepened by considering the 'brain drain' phenomenon. The conclusion is a bit repetitive and lacks a strong summary of the main points. To reach a higher band, ensure that each paragraph provides a more detailed explanation and a concrete example to support the argument.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organised into clear paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate. Phrases like 'Behind this the reason is' and 'To sum up this it can be said' are awkward and impede the flow. Additionally, referencing is sometimes unclear, such as in the sentence 'They don't need to move their self because they considered this a selfishness.' Improving the variety and accuracy of linking words (e.g., 'consequently', 'furthermore', 'nevertheless') would significantly enhance the logical progression of your ideas.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision and range required for higher bands. There are several spelling errors (e.g., 'vages', 'comptence', 'Underdevloped', 'enginier', 'potray') and word choice issues, such as 'host topic' instead of 'hot topic' or 'current issue'. You rely on basic vocabulary and struggle with collocations. To improve, focus on learning topic-specific vocabulary related to migration and professional development, and pay closer attention to spelling and the correct usage of words in context.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The essay contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally make the meaning difficult to grasp. Examples include 'have to be worked from where they complete their eduction', 'make their selves financialy safe', and 'sticking the with old things'. Subject-verb agreement and article usage are inconsistent throughout the text. While the errors do not completely prevent communication, they are frequent enough to lower the score. You should focus on mastering basic sentence construction and proofreading for common grammatical slips.
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