Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-10-18

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 4.0)

people ask ans think science is more significant subject compare to history.science and technology is important sub for students in school life.

student are studying both subject equal focus for exam.pesonal subject interest is possibilty to high score.science is most important subject after 12 passout and easily degree courses available for student they bright future and chance of good job.history is a general knowledge subject.student for education is stressfull and difficulty in exam.science in more option after study and history in less option to study.

my opinion is science is more than important history.people compare to job possibility future job safety personal growth.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 4.0

You identify the topic and give a clear preference for science, mentioning its connection to degree courses, jobs and future prospects. However, the response only minimally addresses the full task: it does not explain the case for History in a meaningful way, and the comparison is asserted rather than supported with relevant examples. The point that History provides “general knowledge” is too brief to develop the opposing view. Your opinion appears in “my opinion is science is more than important history,” but the reasons that follow are unclear and not expanded. The response is also 147 words below the required minimum, leaving too little space to discuss both views and support your position. Develop each side with a reason and an example before reaching a conclusion.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 4.0

There is a basic attempt to organise ideas: the response moves from a general statement about school subjects to reasons for preferring Science, then gives an opinion. This gives the reader a rough sense of your position. However, ideas are not arranged into clear paragraphs, and the progression is difficult to follow. For example, “student are studying both subject equal focus for exam” is followed by a point about personal interest, then degree courses, without clear links between them. The contrast between History and Science is also not consistently signposted. Use separate paragraphs for the two views and your opinion, and connect related points with clear transitions such as “On the other hand” and “In my view.”

Lexical Resource: Band 4.5

You use some topic-related vocabulary, including “science and technology,” “history,” “degree courses,” “general knowledge,” and “job.” These terms make the subject of the response identifiable. However, the range is basic and repetitive, and several word choices or combinations make ideas hard to understand, such as “personal subject interest is possibilty to high score” and “science in more option.” Spelling and word-form errors, including “pesonal,” “possibilty,” and “passout,” also reduce clarity. Aim to use precise phrases for educational benefits and career prospects, and check spelling carefully. Repeating “important” can be avoided by using alternatives such as “valuable” or “relevant,” where appropriate.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.0

The response mainly uses short, simple statements, and there is an attempt to express a comparison and a personal opinion. However, grammatical errors are frequent and sometimes distort meaning. Examples include “student are studying both subject,” where subject–verb agreement and plural forms are incorrect, and “science is more than important history,” where the comparison structure is unclear. Articles and sentence boundaries are also often missing, as in “science and technology is important sub for students in school life.” Most ideas are presented as fragments or run together without reliable punctuation. Practise building complete sentences with a subject and verb, then use basic linking structures such as “while” or “because” to express comparisons and reasons accurately.

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