Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-23

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)

In ,this opinion i suggest that yes their will be some chance for undergraduate to spent some time during their courses. So, that pupils thinking capacity will be escalate and the creativity power can also climb .So , all university must include one program at least in their course curriculum.

To begin with, in our country the education is not much good rather than abroad education. They study how to make money in younger old, how to build their own business or company . Whereas we study the history, the un necessary some theory papers. So ,practical knowledge can make a student perfect theoretical experience is not enough at all. in other country some ennovation and new idea will build if we meet them. They are very smart, and use their brain with all potential. If all university include a course plan for spend some time in work or study purpose , then i think most of students they can imagine their future plans . Also doing a work placement if occurred then most of students will be interested for the respective study.

Secondly, our CM Naveen Patnaik , study and work some time in abroad. so, they build some new plans in our city. They innovate the cycle system or all citizens to transport easily. Also , he build some scholarships for those who can not spend money for study. Undergraduates are the real king of nation, they can build and change the environment . So , for them all universities should apply one course so they can expose with foreign students. Where all different countries pupils are there. So our student can study their work culture and their thinking ability must change. For example, Japan, China, German like these countries student build more products in their respective filed.

In conclusion, i believe if government also spend some money on this plan then definitely it works. Also all university make a study tour for outside county. So, we also take some opportunity to explore and work different pupils .

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response addresses the prompt by arguing in favor of mandatory study abroad or work placements. However, the development of ideas is limited. While you provide examples like Naveen Patnaik, the connection between these examples and the core argument is sometimes tenuous or lacks sufficient explanation. The position is clear, but the supporting arguments are often repetitive or rely on generalizations rather than deep analysis. To reach a higher band, focus on extending your ideas with more logical steps and ensuring that every point directly supports your thesis statement.

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 the repetitive use of 'So' and 'Also' at the start of sentences. The flow between sentences is sometimes disjointed, making it difficult to follow the logical progression of your argument. Referencing is occasionally unclear, particularly when using pronouns like 'they' to refer to different subjects. Improving the variety and accuracy of linking words will significantly enhance the readability of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is generally limited and often imprecise. There are several instances of word-choice errors, such as 'ennovation' (innovation), 'filed' (field), and 'younger old' (younger age). You rely on basic vocabulary, which restricts your ability to express complex ideas with precision. To improve, you should focus on learning collocations and using more academic vocabulary appropriate for an IELTS Task 2 essay. Avoid informal phrasing and ensure that your word choices are contextually accurate to convey your intended meaning clearly.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. Issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'all university must include'), incorrect verb forms (e.g., 'study and work some time in abroad'), and punctuation errors, particularly with comma placement. While you attempt some complex structures, they are often faulty. The majority of your sentences contain errors, which prevents the writing from reaching a higher band. Focus on mastering basic sentence construction, subject-verb agreement, and correct article usage before attempting more complex grammatical structures.

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