Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-11-12

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

 

Student answer (Band 5.5)

Other subjects are also focused by some university students along with their core subjects. Some students believe that it is better to give attention and dedication for main subjects is helps for qualification. In my opinion, gaining knowledge on other subjects include with our main subjects is also benefits in future and along with concentrating in our main core is also have benefits for students who want to grow with their main subjects.

Firstly, spending some time with other subjects has advantages. However, having a basic knowledge other subjects helps in our job searching time. Now-a-days it becomes very difficult to get a job. So, if students who have minimun basic knowledge on other subjects are becoming an employyee. Likewise, when i pursuing engineering my university allow students to complete some courses from other branches for basic knowledge on other branches. Moreover, learning and having an idea on other subjects have benefits for students.

Secondly, students who are focusing only on main subject are also have advantages like it helps to increase their practical knowledge. Some students has interest on studying the concepts more. Studying the subjects in depth have advantages for students. Furthermore, it is better to focus on what we want instead of other voices.

In conclusion, students spending their time for learning other subjects along with their core subjects have benefits for getting a job in present situation. Moreover, focusing on only their main subjects are also have benefits in some views. Whereas, learning subjects in depth increases practical knowledge and gain practical skills.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5

You discuss both views and state a preference for learning beyond the main subject while recognising the value of specialisation. The examples about employability and your university’s cross-branch courses are relevant, and the point about studying concepts in depth represents the opposing view. However, the position is not consistently clear: the opening sentence is difficult to interpret, and the conclusion gives similar weight to both sides rather than firmly restating your opinion. Several ideas remain general—for example, you say broader knowledge helps students get jobs but do not explain how it could improve their prospects or give a specific example. Develop each side with clearer reasoning and make your own view explicit throughout.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The response has a recognisable structure: an introduction, separate paragraphs for the two views, and a conclusion. Sequencing words such as “Firstly,” “Secondly,” “Moreover,” and “In conclusion” help signal the stages of the discussion. However, progression within paragraphs is limited, and some links feel mechanical or do not show a clear relationship between ideas. For instance, “However” introduces an advantage, while “Likewise” leads into a personal example without explaining its connection to employability. The conclusion also repeats points rather than synthesising them. Use fewer formulaic transitions and connect each claim to its explanation or example with clearer referencing and logical development.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use relevant topic vocabulary, including “core subjects,” “qualification,” “practical knowledge,” and “in depth,” so the reader can follow the general discussion. However, the range is limited and several word choices or collocations are inaccurate or repetitive. Phrases such as “give attention and dedication for main subjects,” “basic knowledge other subjects,” and “grow with their main subjects” are not natural ways to express the intended ideas. There are also spelling errors, including “minimun” and “employyee,” and repeated use of “subjects” and “benefits.” Build a more precise range for discussing breadth of study, specialisation, and employment, and check spelling and collocations during revision.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt some longer sentences and use clauses with “when,” “who,” and “whereas,” but complex structures are often faulty, and many sentences contain errors. For example, “Some students believe that it is better to give attention and dedication for main subjects is helps” combines incompatible structures, while “students who are focusing only on main subject are also have advantages” has problems with agreement and verb form. Other examples include “when i pursuing engineering” and “students has interest.” These errors sometimes make the intended relationships difficult to follow. Practise building accurate simple sentences first, then add subordinate clauses; pay particular attention to subject–verb agreement, verb forms, articles, and sentence boundaries.

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