Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-29

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

Some people say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to universities, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills.

Do you agree or disagree?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

 

Student answer (Band 5.0)

Some people say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to universities, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills so, this is the statement that i agree on it and i would like share my opinion in my next paragraph.

Nowadays, education is playing crucial role in everyone's life. There are several levels of education such as primary, secondary and also universities or colleges. In addition to that, School is a place where we can learn many more things such as more languages, different cultures also we can make a new friends. So, i would like talk about all levels of education from primary school to universities is too much time to spent on learning facts So, the things is that learning facts is very hard to remember and from primary schools to universities where we can learn everything about different country, their cultures and also a languages. We can learn practical things as well.

Furthermore, i agree that we don't have enough time on learning practical skills because the thing is that theoretical studies are more crucial rather than practical skills. The reason is that every person have different kind of learning style such as some people remember things by doing practical and some people remember everything by theoretical studies. For Example. In 12th class one of the subject is that chemistry. This is the subject where we can learn both theoretical studies and practical skills as well. Because in that subject practical skills is more important to learn rather than theoretical studies.

To conclusion, I totally agree with the statement that we don't have too much time on learning practical skills as we discuss every people have different learning style.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response addresses the prompt by stating a clear position, but the development of ideas is limited and repetitive. While you mention that theoretical studies are prioritized over practical skills, the arguments lack depth and specific examples. For instance, the mention of chemistry is a good start, but the explanation of why practical skills are more important in that context is vague. To improve, you should focus on expanding your arguments with more detailed reasoning and clearer real-world examples. The conclusion is also quite brief and does not effectively summarize the main points discussed in the body paragraphs.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the logical progression of ideas is often disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and occasionally inaccurate, such as the repetitive use of 'So' and 'the thing is that' to connect ideas. Some sentences are difficult to follow due to awkward phrasing, which disrupts the flow of the argument. To achieve a higher band, focus on using a wider variety of linking words (e.g., 'consequently', 'furthermore', 'in contrast') and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, singular focus that builds upon the previous one.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and often repetitive, relying on basic terms like 'things', 'learn', and 'subjects'. There are instances of word-choice errors, such as 'education is playing crucial role' (missing an article) and 'every person have different kind of learning style' (subject-verb agreement error). While the meaning is generally clear, the range of vocabulary is not sufficient to express complex ideas with precision. You should aim to incorporate more topic-specific vocabulary related to education and pedagogy to demonstrate a wider lexical range.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The essay contains frequent grammatical errors, particularly regarding subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'every person have'), article usage, and sentence structure. Many sentences are run-on or lack proper punctuation, making them difficult to read. While there is an attempt to use complex structures, they are often faulty or contain errors that impede the flow. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring correct subject-verb agreement, and using punctuation to separate distinct ideas. Reducing the number of errors in simple sentences will significantly improve the clarity of your writing.

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