Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-21

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

Some people think it's better to choose friends who always have the same opinions as them. Other people believe it's good to have friends who sometimes disagree with them.

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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

 

Student answer (Band 5.5)

In this present scenario, Friends are considered the second family among the denizens therefore having company of same thinking of friends are optimum however, friends who are different viewpoints also perfect friendships. This essay will be discuss both aspects with ideological opioin in the upcoming fragments.

First and foremost point is that friends of same ideas always enjoys there life without having worries of arguments because if there is no debates in the friendship then they never hurt each other which also increase their bonding . Secondly same opions peers aslo make weekend plans in short time period rather than wasting time one distict things due the same likes, dislikes and choices which also make their friendship more longer.

On the other side, making friends with differnt views can helpful to improve the power of debat and confident. To explian it in one group in which all friends have their own opions on one topic then everyone know how cofidently represent their ideas and how to handle the the arguments of others this can be beneficial for them in thr upcoming life whenever they start work in multinational companies in the future as these kills are demanding to run the company smoothly. last but not least diagree with friends can increase their cognative ability

In conculsion, in the light of above discussion i opion that althought select friends of same points are predomenent but importance of different viewpoints friends can not be negalcted.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response addresses both sides of the argument and provides a personal opinion, though the development is limited. The essay falls short of the 250-word minimum requirement, which negatively impacts the depth of the arguments. While the ideas regarding 'bonding' and 'cognitive ability' are relevant, they are under-developed and lack specific examples or detailed explanation. The position is clear, but the brevity prevents a fully extended discussion. To improve, you should expand on your points with more concrete examples and ensure you meet the minimum word count to allow for a more thorough exploration of the topic.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and occasionally inaccurate, such as 'In this present scenario' and 'last but not least'. There are also issues with referencing; for example, the transition between ideas within paragraphs is sometimes abrupt. While there is a logical progression from the introduction to the conclusion, the flow is hindered by the limited development of ideas and the repetitive nature of some sentence structures. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring smoother transitions between sentences will enhance the overall coherence.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks the range and precision required for higher bands. There are several spelling errors (e.g., 'opioin', 'aslo', 'distict', 'differnt', 'cofidently', 'predomenent', 'negalcted') and word choice issues, such as 'denizens' used in an inappropriate context and 'kills' instead of 'skills'. While you attempt to use some topic-specific vocabulary like 'cognitive ability' and 'multinational companies', the frequent spelling mistakes and limited range of vocabulary restrict the score. Focusing on accurate spelling and learning more sophisticated collocations will help you achieve a higher band.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The essay contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('friends... enjoys', 'same opions peers aslo make'), missing articles, and awkward phrasing ('friends who are different viewpoints also perfect friendships'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with comma usage. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar and sentence construction prevents a higher score. You should focus on proofreading for basic errors and practicing the correct use of complex sentence structures.

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