Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-09-05
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)
In this regard, there are two popular prevailing notions. One believes that is better to accept a evil situation, like an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money,while other claims that it is better to try and improve your own situation.Thesis statement: I tend to argue on both schools of thought and share my opinion.
In first place, the people, who assume that a bad situation is best to accept such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. It is correct every person through out a many bad situation, so it is not that mean Would you spend your whole life with this?. For example, some people accept that for reduce stress and peace of mind. They think that if he accepts the bad situation, his life will become easier after that. Subsequently, some people accept that a basic safety. They think that a bad job is still better than no job. It pays for your basic need like food, rent and school fee. Thus, it is pertinent to say that something is better than nothing.
On the other hand, who oppose the first notion, also possess some logical point to get themselves heard. Initially, they believed that if you work harder nowdays, your future will be bright. Moreover, they also stress on a point that if you work hard now, you will never have to face a lack of a good job or position in the future. Hence, it is worth saying that time once lost can never be regained.
In a nutshell, after considering all the above-mentioned arguments we can reach a logical conclusion that every small effort counts towards a bigger goal
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, but the development is limited. The introduction includes a 'Thesis statement' label, which is unnecessary and informal. While the arguments for accepting a situation (stress reduction, basic safety) and improving it (future prospects) are relevant, they are under-developed. The conclusion is abrupt and fails to clearly state your own opinion, which is a requirement of the prompt. To improve, ensure each body paragraph provides a clear, extended explanation and that your personal stance is explicitly stated and maintained throughout the essay.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay uses basic cohesive devices like 'In first place', 'On the other hand', and 'In a nutshell'. However, the flow between sentences is often disjointed due to grammatical errors. Paragraphing is present, but the internal structure of the paragraphs lacks logical progression. For example, the second paragraph jumps between ideas about stress and financial safety without smooth transitions. Referencing is sometimes unclear, such as in the phrase 'the people, who assume that a bad situation is best to accept', which is a sentence fragment.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. You use basic terms like 'bad situation' and 'good job' multiple times. There are also errors in word choice, such as using 'a evil situation' instead of 'an adverse situation' or 'a difficult situation'. The phrase 'assume that a bad situation is best to accept' is awkward. To reach a higher band, you should aim for more precise vocabulary and collocations, such as 'financial instability' or 'career advancement', rather than relying on simple, repetitive phrasing.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with sentence structure, such as fragments ('In first place, the people, who assume...') and incorrect verb forms ('One believes that is better to accept...'). Subject-verb agreement is inconsistent, and there are errors with articles and prepositions throughout. The range of structures is limited to simple and compound sentences; there is a lack of complex sentence structures. Improving control over basic grammar and punctuation is essential before attempting more complex forms.
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