Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-21

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

All university undergraduate courses should include a period of time spent studying abroad or doing a work placement.

Do you think the advantages of this would outweigh the disadvantages?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Student answer (Band 5.5)

It is generally considered by some people like learners should splurged their time studying in the overseas or doing a work placement instead of universities. I firmly, agree with this standout but i support merits are more than demerits of this statement which i can elaborated in the upcoming paragraph.

To commence with, the first and foremost one is get practical work and experience, to precise it briefly. if learners go to abroad then they can get more and more practical work which is assitful for them to earn much money as well as they also grab to more experience while doing work in new premise in different nation. Furthermore pupil also learn many sorts of things for example interpersonal skills for instance communication and cooperation skill how to do this things. Apart from it, language learning opportunity also help them to ameliorate the english or another native language to speak it properly.

Nevertheless, if i write about demerits is also here which explain in the brief explanation. The preponderant one is physically stress. if students go to abroad for work or study then they get more stress because they will get more responsibilities to tackle any kind of situation by their own self instead of taking help from someone. In addition to this they get deprived to meet their family and friends because they will get hectic due to this they will not take atime to their family members and their buddies.

Having pondered upon aforementioned information it can concluded that although learner will get more experience yet they will deprived to take time their near and dear ones.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response addresses the prompt by discussing the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad or doing work placements. However, the development of ideas is limited. While you mention practical experience and interpersonal skills, these points are not fully extended with specific examples or logical depth. The position is clear, but the arguments remain somewhat superficial. To improve, ensure that each body paragraph contains a clear topic sentence followed by a detailed explanation and a concrete example. The conclusion is also quite brief and does not effectively synthesize the arguments presented in the body paragraphs.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate, such as 'To commence with' and 'Apart from it'. Some transitions feel forced or unnatural, and the logical flow between sentences is occasionally disrupted by grammatical errors. Referencing is sometimes unclear, particularly in the conclusion where the summary of the main points lacks cohesion with the preceding arguments. Improving the variety and accuracy of linking words will help create a smoother progression of ideas.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is generally limited and repetitive. There are several instances of awkward word choices and incorrect collocations, such as 'splurged their time', 'assitful', and 'ameliorate the english'. While you attempt to use some academic vocabulary, the lack of precision often hinders clarity. To reach a higher band, focus on learning word families and common collocations rather than isolated words. Avoid using informal phrasing like 'buddies' or 'near and dear ones' in an academic essay, as these are not appropriate for the required formal tone.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement, article usage, and sentence structure, such as 'i support merits are more than demerits' and 'they get deprived to meet their family'. The range of structures is limited, and attempts at complex sentences often result in errors. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with capitalization and comma usage. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction and proofreading for common errors like missing prepositions and incorrect verb forms.

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