Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-23
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)
Nowadays, human beings are living in the era of technology and advancement. Mostly individuals focus on studying science and technology so that they may compete according to future needs, while some believe that history is the main subject in school to tell the pupils about what happened in history, which may be helpful for them. I shall discuss both views, and I put in my own opinion.
Proponents of history believe that studying history at school creates awareness in students about critical thinking as well as cultural values. By studying past civilization, pupils gain knowledge about inventions in the past but also know how changes occurred in many fields of life. To strengthen their argument, they cite the example of civilization in Egypt, where every point of its culture makes a way for modern innovation. The construction of pyramids of Giza is still a question mark in modern science, but by ideas from this civilization, human beings built skyscrapers and many inventions now.
On the other hand, a group beleive that studying of science and technology subjects are of substantial importance than history to engage the school goinng childen to know about modern equipment used in daily life. Additionally, studying of subject like technology is crucial importance as now we are living in the era of innovation where 2/3 of population have access to mobile and internet. Furthermore, by studying science students technical as well logical thinking improve which will helpful in future specially in AI field.
In my point of view, for larger prespective studying science and technology subjects is better than history to create a better future for the current generation to connect with the needs of people in the future.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response addresses both views and provides a clear personal opinion. However, the development of ideas is somewhat uneven. While the argument for history is supported by an example (the pyramids), the explanation of how this relates to modern innovation is slightly tenuous. The argument for science and technology is more developed, but the link between '2/3 of population' and the importance of the subject is not fully explained. The conclusion is clear, but the essay would benefit from more depth in the analysis of why one is 'better' than the other, rather than just stating it. Overall, the task is addressed, but the depth of argumentation is limited.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is logically organized into paragraphs, each with a clear focus. Cohesive devices such as 'On the other hand', 'Additionally', and 'Furthermore' are used to guide the reader through the arguments. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and there are minor issues with referencing and flow. For example, the phrase 'studying of subject like technology' is awkward and disrupts the cohesion of the sentence. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different viewpoints, which helps the reader follow the progression of ideas. The overall structure is coherent, but the use of cohesive devices could be more natural and varied.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, allowing the writer to express their ideas clearly. There are attempts to use less common vocabulary, such as 'proponents', 'civilization', and 'innovation'. However, there are several instances of imprecise word choice and awkward collocations, such as 'studying of science' (should be 'the study of science') and 'crucial importance' (should be 'of crucial importance'). Spelling errors like 'beleive' and 'goinng childen' also occur. While these errors do not impede communication, they indicate a need for more precise control over word forms and collocations to reach a higher band.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The essay uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the writer attempts complex sentences, there are frequent grammatical errors, particularly with articles ('the pyramids of Giza', 'in AI field'), subject-verb agreement, and preposition usage. For instance, 'studying science students technical as well logical thinking improve' is grammatically incorrect and confusing. Punctuation is generally functional, but the sentence structure often lacks the fluidity required for higher bands. The errors are noticeable and occur throughout the text, although they rarely prevent the reader from understanding the intended meaning.
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