Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-21

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)

The answer is complex since there are lot of choices in our choice and all of them are different kinds. In some cases I would say that it is a good thing to have the ability to choose from a wide variety. Take for example gastronomy. Every single person have different meals on their list of favourites. Actually if you have a bigger family it is almost impossible to cook something that everone would like. Therefore i would say that it is great that you can go to a shopping center and choose from a dozen different food types. I can always find something that looks delicious.

Naturally, there are some people who say that it is agnist evolution. They claim to say that back in the old days we had a perfect life when technically everybody was farming I personally disagree with that. I am happy that I could choose a job that fits best to mu abilities. I mean no one is the same, why would we want to do the same? Different kinds of universities give us the opportunity to become who we are meant to be. We have right to choose.

However there is no topic where, according to my opinion, we have to many choices. This specific area is television. There are hundred of channels. therefore you can always find something that is worth watching.

In conclusion , I would say that we cannot generally talk about choices since they could be different . some cases it is good to have many of them while in other areas they could have a negative effect.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response addresses the prompt by discussing the pros and cons of having many choices. However, the position is somewhat inconsistent. While you argue that having choices is positive in areas like gastronomy and career paths, the third paragraph is confusing; you state 'there is no topic where... we have too many choices' but then discuss television, which seems to contradict the prompt's premise. The ideas are relevant but lack depth, particularly in the conclusion, which is quite brief and does not fully synthesize the arguments presented. To improve, ensure your position is clearly stated in the introduction and maintained consistently throughout the essay, providing more detailed support for each point.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the logical progression is sometimes hindered by awkward transitions. For example, the shift between the second and third paragraphs is abrupt. While you use some cohesive devices like 'Therefore' and 'However', they are sometimes used incorrectly or in a way that does not clearly signal the relationship between ideas. The referencing is occasionally unclear, such as in the opening sentence where 'in our choice' is used incorrectly. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring each paragraph has a clear, singular focus would significantly enhance the flow of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision and variety required for a higher band. There are several instances of awkward phrasing, such as 'in our choice' instead of 'in our lives' and 'agnist evolution' (spelling error). You rely on basic vocabulary like 'good thing' and 'different kinds'. To achieve a higher score, you should aim to use more sophisticated collocations and topic-specific vocabulary. For instance, instead of 'different kinds of universities', you could use 'diverse academic institutions'. Proofreading for spelling errors like 'everone' and 'mu' is also essential.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The essay contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('Every single person have', 'no one is the same') and incorrect preposition usage. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing spaces after commas and periods. While the meaning is generally understandable, the frequency of these errors prevents the writing from reaching a higher band. Focusing on basic sentence construction, subject-verb agreement, and careful proofreading of punctuation would be the most effective way to improve your grammatical accuracy.

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