Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-09-11

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)

Many peoples think that professionals such as doctors and engineers, who are learning in their born country and also practising there field in the same country. So there in not any kind of restriction for them to stay in same country or move to another country they want to go because they are free to move and live there life .

I believe that, this is honour for them to serve their country through their experience they learn from there teaches , elders and from the institution in which from they complete there studies. If, they stay in their own country after completing their education and support because we need a lot of doctors and engineers to serve people with their kind behaviour and humble nature, sometime in hospital there are not good doctors physician available for consultation. Some people leave the country after completing there training .

On the other hand, peoples after completing there education and training they directly in searching of good job in other country because they want to move and see the new exposure of their life new countries give us new life we met with new people and roaming with them , while well established gives us the opportunities and offering high paying jobs to the well mannered and supports them who are deserving , however, in the other country they provide you with all your living and travelling expense .

In my opinion, i believe that both cases have their point of view but i personally prefer to move another country after completing training.

AI examiner evaluation

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 why professionals should stay (e.g., serving one's country) and why they might leave (e.g., seeking better opportunities) are presented but lack depth and specific examples. The reasoning is somewhat repetitive, and the conclusion is brief. To reach a higher band, you should expand on the implications of these choices, such as the impact on the healthcare system or the global exchange of knowledge, rather than just stating personal preferences.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organised into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the progression of ideas is often disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is mechanical and sometimes inaccurate, such as the awkward transition 'So there in not any kind of restriction'. Referencing is frequently unclear, particularly with the use of pronouns like 'they' and 'there', which makes it difficult to follow the logical 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 your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive, often relying on basic terms. There are frequent errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'learning in their born country' instead of 'native country' and 'practising there field' instead of 'practicing their field'. The misuse of 'there' for 'their' and 'they're' occurs throughout the text, which indicates a lack of control over basic lexical items. To improve, you should focus on learning topic-specific vocabulary related to professional migration and education, and pay closer attention to word forms and spelling.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The essay contains a high frequency of grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are persistent issues with subject-verb agreement, such as 'Many peoples think' and 'there in not'. Sentence structures are generally simple, and attempts at complex sentences are often faulty, leading to run-on sentences or fragments. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with unnecessary spaces before commas and periods. To improve, you need to focus on basic sentence construction, correct the confusion between 'there', 'their', and 'they're', and practice using complex structures like relative clauses more accurately.

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