Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-21
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 5.0)
A number of persons think that the best way to deal with problems like suddenly bad happening in life and the feeling of discomfort in employment and the poverty is to accept that kind of situations.A few persons think the people who are suffering from these problems they should enhance themselves.
In my first perspective if some people stuck in some kind of situation like unwanted events and unexpected issues they should accept the reality of these kind of issues in their life and because if they don't accept it they can't made themself to deal these kind of events. Sometime people trapped in that job which can be feeling of dissatisfaction and sometimes humans running out of money because of their expenses and the big problem is they don't want to accept that kind of issues that's why some individuals think accepting the situation is the main key for dealing the problem.
My second opinion is when people faces some kind of situations like sudden bad events in their life they should have the ability to get rid of these problems, and this is the best way to deal that kind of situations.
To conclude, I think the best way is to at least try it and enhance your self by overcoming from problems.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response addresses both views and provides a personal opinion, but the development of ideas is significantly limited. The essay is 35 words under the 250-word minimum, which negatively impacts the depth of the argument. The points made regarding accepting reality versus improving one's situation are repetitive and lack specific examples or logical expansion. The position is clear, but the lack of length and the superficial nature of the arguments prevent a higher score. To improve, you must expand on your reasoning with concrete examples or hypothetical scenarios to meet the word count and provide a more thorough discussion.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the progression of ideas is weak. While there are some cohesive devices used, such as 'In my first perspective' and 'To conclude', they are often used incorrectly or sound unnatural. The referencing is sometimes unclear, and the flow between sentences is disjointed. The paragraphing is present but does not effectively support the logical development of the argument. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring each paragraph has a clear topic sentence would significantly enhance the coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and often repetitive. You frequently use basic phrases like 'kind of situations' and 'bad events', which lack the precision required for an academic essay. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'made themself to deal these kind of events' and 'overcoming from problems'. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use a wider range of vocabulary, including less common lexical items and more precise collocations, while ensuring that your word choices are appropriate for the context of a formal discussion.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains a high frequency of grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are frequent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'people faces'), article usage, and sentence structure (e.g., 'the best way to deal that kind of situations'). The range of structures is limited, relying mostly on simple sentences with some errors in complex constructions. Punctuation is also inconsistent. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring subject-verb agreement, and practicing the correct use of prepositions and articles.
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