Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-18
IELTS Writing Task 2 question
Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices.
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)
Some people argue that nowadays we have unlimited choices.
Overall, a group of people who believe that there are many option in the present day of life. I strongly agree with the statement, since learning, comunication, household work and travelling become more convinent.
First of all, young people have many option for their learning, they can choose online study or physicall classes. They can gain knowlege from anywhere in the world, which can be related to any field of study by using the online learning platforms. For example, a person is working in his home country but he want to boost his skills, he can enroll in a online course, It allows people to learn and work at the same time.
In addition, nowadays people have choices for their house help and it is due to advancements in the technology. Furthermore, the technology provide many option to comunicate with the beloved ones who lived abroad and it makes the traveling more convinent such as multiple airline options are available. For instance, a person have many option for cleaning of floor these are just sweepe or mop too.
In my opinion, in the present day of life people are availing multiple options and that are impacting there life in a beneficial way. In the present life we always have a diversity of choices such as comunication app, airlines, learning platforms and other robots that are helpful for house chores.
To sum up, today's choices make our life easier and allow us to choose a option in which we feel comfortable.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response addresses the prompt by expressing a clear position in favor of the idea that we have many choices. However, the development of ideas is somewhat superficial. While you mention learning, communication, and household chores, the examples provided—such as 'sweepe or mop'—are simplistic and lack the depth required for a higher band. The essay tends to list benefits rather than exploring the implications of having 'too many' choices, which is the core of the prompt. To improve, ensure that each paragraph provides a more nuanced argument that directly addresses the 'too many' aspect of the question.
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 repetitive (e.g., 'First of all', 'In addition', 'Furthermore'). There are instances where the logical flow is disrupted by awkward phrasing, such as the transition between the introduction and the first body paragraph. The referencing is sometimes unclear, particularly in the final paragraph where the connection between 'robots' and the previous arguments feels abrupt. Improving the variety and naturalness of linking words would enhance the overall flow.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision and range expected at higher levels. There are frequent spelling errors (e.g., 'comunication', 'convinent', 'knowlege', 'physicall') and some awkward collocations, such as 'present day of life' and 'house help'. While you attempt to use topic-specific vocabulary like 'online learning platforms', the overall range is limited. To reach a higher band, focus on using more sophisticated synonyms and ensuring accurate spelling of common academic terms.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The essay relies heavily on simple sentence structures. While there are attempts at complex sentences, they are often marred by grammatical errors, such as subject-verb agreement issues ('a person... he want') and incorrect article usage. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with comma splices and run-on sentences. For example, 'For instance, a person have many option for cleaning of floor these are just sweepe or mop too' is grammatically fragmented. Increasing the variety of complex structures and proofreading for basic subject-verb agreement would significantly improve your score.
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