Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

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

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that in today’s world subjects like Science and technology are more important than History.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example form your own knowledge or experience.

Student answer (Band 5.5)

There are on going debate on History is important subject or Science and technology subject. While learning both is important as student about their history and current technology, because both are the part of study and both are connected to each and it is beneficial for students.

On the one hand, History is a crucial subject about the historical events like human revolution and migration, historical wars, historical empires also historical researches and innovations. Let's take an example of human revolution, where people were uses axes, arrow-bow, swords, spears in ancient time but in current time period we uses Guns, Missiles, rocket launchers, tanks, atom bombs, etcs. It is also important for a student to know from where human revolution happened and where it is right now.

On the other hand, Science and technology is very interesting subject about how to study natural world and use that knowledge to build useful tools. Science is learning about physical universe works through test, experiments and observation such as biology, chemistry and physics. whereas the technology is designing and building system, software and practical items which helps in daily work life. For example, In daily work task routine we are using so many gadgets like mobile phone, laptop/ computer, lift, elevators and also the software which through these things are working. It's not just about gadgets but also helps in space research, boilog

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, which significantly impacts the development of ideas. While you address both views, the discussion is underdeveloped and lacks a clear, consistent personal opinion throughout the essay. The conclusion is missing entirely, leaving the task incomplete. To improve, ensure you provide a balanced discussion for both sides, followed by a clear, well-supported personal stance in a dedicated conclusion. You must also expand your arguments with more depth and ensure the essay reaches the required length to fully explore the prompt's requirements.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the flow of ideas is often disjointed. While you use some cohesive devices like 'On the one hand' and 'On the other hand', the transitions between sentences are sometimes mechanical or unclear. The lack of a concluding paragraph further disrupts the logical progression of the argument. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of linking words to connect your ideas more naturally. Ensure each paragraph has a clear topic sentence and that your arguments follow a logical sequence that leads to a final summary or conclusion.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

Your vocabulary is generally adequate for basic communication but lacks the precision and range required for higher bands. There are several instances of awkward phrasing, such as 'human revolution' instead of 'technological advancement' or 'historical evolution'. You also rely on repetitive structures and basic terminology. Some words are used incorrectly, such as 'etcs' (which is non-standard) and 'boilog' (a spelling error). To improve, try to incorporate more academic collocations and topic-specific vocabulary related to education and societal development. Avoid informal abbreviations and ensure you check your spelling carefully before submitting.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The text contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede readability. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'people were uses'), article usage, and sentence structure (e.g., 'There are on going debate'). Many sentences are simple or contain errors in complex structures. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, specifically verb tenses and pluralization. Practice using complex sentences with subordinating conjunctions, but ensure they are grammatically sound. Proofreading for common errors like missing articles or incorrect verb forms will help improve your accuracy significantly.

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