Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-12

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 is ongoing debate about the value of different school subjects. Some believe history are critical While others argue that science and technology should be prioritized . In my opinion both are important but science and technology are more essential for today,s world.

The primary reason for my opinion is that in side history is more important to learn for past mistakes. History demonstrate what happened before. We can avoid wars, dictatorships, and economic crashes.For example learning World War 2 helps us understands the peace. Before what people face the problems, Such as migration they leave their hometown, losses, loss of innocence, millions of people died. This is because of the War.Another reason is that to identify the culture and their values. history describe our tradition and their values. History teaches us about our culture, traditions and national identity. students learn about their culture and follow their.

Another signification subject is science and technology. Science and technology are more important in contemporary world. Today most high paying jobs are in IT, engineering, medical. Other counties also need the scientific to solve problem for climate change. Furthermore, Technology also more paramount in this world because technology has changed the world, this subjects helps to find information of any thing and also helps us to find a job to foreign countries. A clear example of this is through the technology we can collect the information in all over the world. we can apply for a job to other countries. students learns lots of things, enhance their skills, and create any thing who is useful for the company.

In conclusion, although different opinions exist regarding both , History and science an technology. But i mostly believe that science and technology is more important n today,s world. Its helps to find many different opportunity in every field. such as medical, IT, engenerging

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response addresses both parts of the prompt and maintains a clear position throughout. However, the development of ideas is somewhat uneven. While the importance of history is discussed, the explanation regarding 'past mistakes' is repetitive and lacks depth. The section on science and technology is more focused, but the examples provided, such as 'finding a job to foreign countries,' are slightly tangential to the core argument of why these subjects are more essential for societal progress. To reach a higher band, you should ensure that each paragraph provides a more logical and nuanced expansion of your main points rather than listing general benefits.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, and there is a clear progression of ideas. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'The primary reason,' 'Another reason,' and 'In conclusion,' which help guide the reader. However, the use of these devices is sometimes mechanical or repetitive. Additionally, there are instances where the flow between sentences is disjointed, particularly in the second paragraph where the transition from World War II to cultural values feels abrupt. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that each sentence logically follows the previous one would enhance the overall coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary used is generally adequate for the task, allowing you to express your opinions clearly. You attempt to use some topic-specific vocabulary like 'dictatorships,' 'national identity,' and 'contemporary world.' However, there are several errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'in side history' (instead of 'regarding history') and 'scientific to solve problem' (instead of 'scientific solutions'). Furthermore, there are frequent spelling errors, such as 'engenerging' and 'signification' (used incorrectly for 'significant'). To improve, focus on learning the correct word forms and collocations for academic topics.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The essay contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While you attempt to use complex sentences, they are often marred by grammatical errors, such as subject-verb agreement issues ('history are critical,' 'History demonstrate,' 'technology are more important'). There are also frequent punctuation errors, particularly with commas and apostrophes (e.g., 'today,s world'). While these errors do not completely impede communication, they occur frequently enough to affect the clarity of your writing. To improve, pay closer attention to basic grammatical rules, especially subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles and punctuation.

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