Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-07-26
IELTS Writing Task 2 question
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Student answer (Band 5.5)
It is often argued that it is best for people who accept a worse situation, such as an unsatisfied employment or shortage of cash. While others believe that it is good to try and optimize such dilemma. Although both perspectives, have their own merits, I believe that improving such situations is better because it increase confidence and solves financial related problems.
On the one hand many people believe that admitting these type of circumstances give a chance to individuals to find another path for their future career because it helps them to focus in another field or area. While this argument is understandable, I believe that to find a solutions of this problems would be nice because it creates worth wile living.
On the other hand, some people argue that it is great thing to do something worth try to enhance situations. This is because it boost confidence and fix money problem in life. For example if the person unsatisfied with their current job due to over-timing and low salary. so that time they have to find another job and do another job with clarification of regular timing and consider salary before the job. Therefore it helps to earn more money and they can enjoy their life without stress.
In conclusion, although both views have their own advantages, I believe aacepting bad condition is worse for the people, but improving their life while t
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 opinion. However, the essay is incomplete, ending abruptly in the conclusion, and it fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words (it is 234 words). While the main ideas are relevant, they are under-developed. For instance, the argument regarding 'financial related problems' is mentioned but lacks sufficient depth or specific examples to fully support the position. The failure to complete the final sentence and the under-length nature of the response significantly impact the overall task achievement score.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
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 the awkward transition 'so that time they have to find another job'. The progression of ideas is sometimes hindered by the limited development of arguments. Referencing is occasionally unclear, and the abrupt ending of the essay disrupts the overall coherence of the final paragraph, making the conclusion ineffective.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary range is limited and often repetitive. There are several instances of awkward word choices and incorrect collocations, such as 'unsatisfied employment' instead of 'unsatisfactory employment', 'shortage of cash' instead of 'financial hardship', and 'optimize such dilemma'. While the meaning is generally conveyed, the lack of precision and the reliance on basic vocabulary prevent the essay from reaching a higher band. Spelling errors, such as 'aacepting' and 'worth wile', also occur.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The essay relies heavily on simple sentence structures. While there are attempts at complex sentences, they are often marred by grammatical errors, such as 'Although both perspectives, have their own merits' (incorrect comma usage) and 'admitting these type of circumstances' (subject-verb agreement error). Punctuation is inconsistent, particularly with sentence fragments and run-on sentences. Frequent errors in articles, prepositions, and verb forms are present throughout the text, which occasionally causes difficulty for the reader.
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