Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-14
IELTS Writing Task 2 question
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Student answer (Band 5.5)
Living in a country where it is necessary to speak a foreign language can cause practical problems and social problems.
In my opinion, it is true and difficult for the person who can not speak a different language. In this essay, I will discuss the social and practical problems as well.
One of the main social problem is that you cannot communicate with others and this is a huge social problem. in addition, people will have to face a lot of difficulties for surviving for example; A person who can not speak a foreign language it is very difficult for him to find a job in a country where you have to speak a foreign language because language is their first priority. Moreover, it is also difficult for them to build relations the reason is he cannot communicate with others clearly.
The one more very crucial reason is that people can not continue their education because in higher schools or colleges language is a basic requirement and you have to meet all the requirements to get admit in a high school or college. Moreover, you can not share your feelings with others because they cannot understand your language and you feel depressed when no one listen to you.
In conclusion, there is significant drawbacks of living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language, Although it had many advantages if you can speak the language. For example; better future and many other opportunities that is very beneficial for you.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response addresses the prompt by discussing both social and practical problems. However, the development of ideas is limited. For instance, the point about education is mentioned but lacks specific detail or examples to fully support the argument. The conclusion introduces a new point about the advantages of speaking a foreign language, which is slightly off-topic as the prompt asks about the problems of not speaking one. The position is clear, but the overall development is somewhat repetitive, particularly regarding communication difficulties.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the flow between sentences is often mechanical. While cohesive devices like 'in addition', 'moreover', and 'in conclusion' are used, they are sometimes used incorrectly or repetitively. The referencing is occasionally unclear, such as in the sentence 'the reason is he cannot communicate', where the pronoun 'he' lacks a clear antecedent. Paragraphing is present, but the internal structure of the paragraphs lacks logical progression, making the argument feel somewhat disjointed.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks variety and precision. There is significant repetition of phrases like 'foreign language' and 'social problem'. Some word choices are imprecise, such as 'get admit' instead of 'be admitted' and 'significant drawbacks' (which should be plural 'are'). The range is limited to basic, everyday language, and there is little evidence of less common lexical items or idiomatic expressions that would elevate the score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay relies heavily on simple sentence structures. When complex structures are attempted, they often contain errors, such as 'A person who can not speak a foreign language it is very difficult for him'. There are frequent errors in subject-verb agreement, punctuation (e.g., misuse of semicolons), and article usage. While the meaning is generally clear, the high frequency of grammatical errors and the lack of a variety of complex structures limit the score in this criterion.
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