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)
Many people say history is among the most vital school subjects but opponents a group of people gusse that nowadays world books like science technology are more important than history. Those topics are vital to learn because history help us to learn past information and science and technology are also important for future.
Firstly, I talk about history why that history is important for branch of knowledge in schools. There are a lot of legends in our history they perform important role in their life for social work. when child studied history of many legends and also inspired by them. when child saw history then realase sence to make difference between truth and a lie is that truth is real, but a lie is fake. Recently, I went to library in our town that's handled by my friend he suggest me to read a history book. I take it with me at home and I read about many wars. I read there are many brave and warrior people and also take many lesson from their life.
Secondly, the science and technology are also important role in our life. Because of science, now a world is global village. There are many researches of science make a life much easier to spend because before the science there are no machines there are no proper things for work life is very difficult for people all work are done by people. Mainly, technology provide us social media we easily introduced by whatever just in few minutes due to science and technology. For example, when we have planed tour with family or friends we easily check whaether and safely take our tour.
In my opinion, I think science and technology is more than vital subject as compare to history because now a time of science and technology.
To conclude, science is very important to understood for child so parents also force their child to learn and research on science.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response addresses both views and provides a clear opinion. However, the development of ideas is limited. The arguments regarding history focus on 'legends' and 'wars' in a somewhat simplistic manner, and the discussion on science and technology relies on generalisations about 'machines' and 'social media'. The position is clear, but the supporting points lack the depth and academic rigour expected at higher bands. The conclusion is brief and does not effectively summarise the main points discussed in the body paragraphs.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate, such as 'Firstly, I talk about history why that history is important'. The transition between ideas is sometimes abrupt, and the referencing is occasionally unclear, making the progression of arguments feel disjointed. While there is an attempt to use linking words, they are not always used with the flexibility required for a higher band score.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. There are several instances of word-choice errors and awkward phrasing, such as 'opponents a group of people gusse' (guess) and 'realase sence' (realise sense). The range of vocabulary is sufficient to convey basic meaning, but it lacks the precision and variety needed to discuss the topic in an academic context. The student relies on basic terminology, and there is little evidence of less common lexical items or idiomatic control.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains frequent grammatical errors, including subject-verb agreement issues ('history help us'), incorrect tense usage ('when child studied'), and awkward sentence structures ('there are no machines there are no proper things'). While simple sentences are generally understandable, attempts at complex structures often result in errors that can impede the flow of communication. Punctuation is also inconsistent, which further affects the clarity of the writing.
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