Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-09-05
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 this present time, many individuals are argue on one common topic which is some people talks professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country from where they take training other individuals believes that they should be free to work in another country if they wish.
On the one hand, many peoples argue that which individual become professionals like doctors and engineers their have responsibility that they should so work or jobs in the country where they take their training and i also agree with this because in this time most of individuals take professional skills from our country but after they go to other country for doing our professional work but this process gives bad impact on country from where he/she take training. respectively.
On the other hand, some people believes that professionals such as doctors and engineers they should be free to work in other country or work in our country from where they take training and again i also agree with this statement because all individuals or professionals are free to take their life decision if they wish to do jobs in other country then they are free to go their for jobs but this method have some negative points like if all the professionals work in other country than our country development stopped because all the growing ups are take professional skills like doctors all are go in other country than if this process is not stopped then their an time come when their is not an good doctor who cure our diseases.
In conclusion, after briefly and thoroughly analyzing both viewpoints, why they should pursue work in their mother countries and why they they must have liberty to choose their work destinations. I strongly think professionals should contribute in the country which produce them.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response addresses both viewpoints and provides a clear personal opinion. However, the development of ideas is somewhat repetitive and lacks depth. For instance, the argument regarding the 'bad impact' on the home country is mentioned but not fully explored with specific examples or logical consequences. The conclusion is a bit disjointed, as it attempts to summarize the prompt rather than synthesizing the arguments presented. To improve, you should aim to provide more concrete examples—such as the economic impact of 'brain drain' or the human rights aspect of freedom of movement—to support your claims more robustly.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate. Phrases like 'in this present time' and 'respectively' are used incorrectly or in contexts where they do not fit. Additionally, the flow between sentences is frequently interrupted by grammatical errors, making the progression of ideas feel disjointed. While there is an attempt to use linking words like 'on the one hand' and 'in conclusion', the overall logical flow is hindered by the lack of sophisticated transitions and clear referencing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary range is limited and often repetitive. You frequently rely on basic terms like 'individuals', 'professionals', 'work', and 'jobs'. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'many individuals are argue' instead of 'many individuals argue', and 'growing ups' instead of 'graduates' or 'professionals'. The phrasing 'take professional skills' is also unnatural. To reach a higher band, you need to incorporate a wider range of topic-specific vocabulary and demonstrate better control over word forms and collocations to express your ideas with more precision.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that often impede clarity. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'many peoples argue', 'some people believes'), article usage, and sentence structure. Many sentences are run-on or lack proper punctuation, making them difficult to parse. For example, the sentence 'if all the professionals work in other country than our country development stopped' lacks the necessary conditional structure and correct verb tense. While there is an attempt to use complex sentences, they are often faulty, which limits your ability to demonstrate a wide range of accurate structures.
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