Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-10-17

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)

Individuals who have different views about making a friends. Some residents believe that it is beneficial if your colleagues also have same opinion as yours. Other side some portion of population consider that it is advantage to have friends who have different opinion. This essay will discuss both of you before my own opinion.

One the one hand, colleagues who have same point of view is beneficial. Moreover, you can share and important talk with them. They will understand your situation quickly. For instance, your friend and you both are deciding to go for are shopping. Although, you choose one dress and when you ask her for her opinion she also consider that dress so it is advantage to have same opinion friends. However, friends who have same opinion can enjoy activities together and make a strong bond.

On the other hand, friends with the different opinion would suggest you and give their opinion whenever you need a support. In addition, individuals can learn numerous things from them. Friends with the different opinions will guide you in your professional work and and could do disagree. However, it will assist you to modify your dissison

For example, if you need a guidance in your workplace even if you are making a wrong decision they will disagree and support you to make significant decision.

From my perspective, I believe that friends with the different mindset is beneficial for making a good decision in life.

In conclusion, both views have same merit,

having a friends with the same mindset can make a close relation. However, I believe that friends who sometimes they disagree with us would help us to make her beneficial decision.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5

You discuss both views and state a clear preference for friends who sometimes disagree, particularly in the final body paragraph and conclusion. The workplace example also shows why disagreement can help someone reconsider a decision. However, the discussion is only partly developed: the case for friends with similar opinions relies mainly on shared activities and choosing a dress, while the benefits and limits of disagreement are not explored in much detail. The opening also says “This essay will discuss both of you,” which does not clearly introduce the two views. To strengthen the response, explain each view more fully and connect examples directly to why that type of friendship is valuable.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The response has a recognisable structure, with an introduction, separate paragraphs for the two views, your opinion, and a conclusion. Linking phrases such as “On the one hand,” “On the other hand,” and “For instance” help signal the direction of the discussion. However, progression within paragraphs is sometimes unclear, and several links are mechanical or inaccurate. For example, “Although” introduces a sentence that does not complete a contrast, while “However” before the point about enjoying activities does not express a clear opposing idea. The conclusion repeats the opinion but ends with an unclear phrase. Use fewer, more precise connectors and make each sentence develop the point immediately before it.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use some relevant vocabulary for the topic, including “point of view,” “strong bond,” “professional work,” and “significant decision.” However, the range is limited and several word choices or collocations are noticeably inaccurate, sometimes making the meaning difficult to follow. Examples include “making a friends,” “same opinion friends,” “different mindset,” and “modify your dissison.” The repeated use of “opinion” and “friends” also limits variety. Aim to learn common combinations such as “share similar views,” “offer a different perspective,” and “reconsider a decision.” Check spelling and word forms carefully, and choose vocabulary that expresses the intended relationship between friends more precisely.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt some complex structures, including sentences beginning with “Although” and “if,” but control is inconsistent, and frequent errors can make parts of the response difficult to understand. For example, “colleagues who have same point of view is beneficial” has problems with articles and subject–verb agreement, while “Friends with the different opinions will guide you … and and could do disagree” is structurally unclear. There are also errors in sentence formation and punctuation, such as the incomplete contrast beginning “Although, you choose one dress.” Practise building accurate simple sentences first, then add subordinate clauses. Check articles, singular and plural agreement, and ensure each sentence has a complete, logical structure.

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