Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-10-24

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 5.0)

In this world no doubt people always have their own opinions. Some our thoughts match with our loved ones or some time it does not work. On the other hand few people think if our points to match with people then its good for us . In this eassy I will discuss both point of view.

Firstly, some people have same opinions about one thing like study realted or future plan so then it might be good for their friendship and overall development.

For example, If people have same thoughts then it would be less chance of conflict or arguements. In this result, this make their bond more stronger.

Secondly, fewer people do have same thoughts about so many things like personal stuff or business regarding then it would directly impact on company overall production. Instance, if boss give work to two employess about same project then it would be diffcult for them to make because of their thoughts.

overall, In my opinion both sides are own pros and cons like if same thoughts of people work together then they are more sucessful and happy and On the other hand people with different points of view get less opportunity in every field of life.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 4.0

You introduce the topic and attempt to discuss both views, but the response only minimally addresses the question. The first body paragraph gives a relevant reason for choosing like-minded friends—fewer conflicts and a stronger bond—but the second shifts to employees working on a project, rather than explaining why having friends who disagree can be beneficial. Your own opinion is also unclear: you say both sides have pros and cons, then suggest people with different views have fewer opportunities, without explaining or supporting this claim. The response is also 46 words below the required minimum, which leaves little space to develop the arguments. Explain the value of disagreement, state your position directly, and support each point with a relevant example.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0

There is some basic organisation: an introduction is followed by two body paragraphs and a concluding opinion, and signposts such as “Firstly” and “Secondly” help identify the sections. However, the overall progression is not clear because the second paragraph moves from friendship to workplace productivity, so it does not develop the opposing view in the task. Connections between ideas are also sometimes inaccurate or repetitive; for example, “In this result” does not clearly show the relationship between fewer conflicts and a stronger bond. The conclusion introduces a broad claim about opportunities without linking it to the earlier discussion. Keep each paragraph focused on one view, use transitions that express the intended relationship, and make the conclusion follow from the arguments presented.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use a small range of topic-related vocabulary, including “opinions,” “conflict,” “friendship,” and “points of view,” which makes the general subject understandable. However, the range is limited and several word choices or collocations are inaccurate, sometimes making the meaning difficult to follow. For instance, “our points to match with people” is unclear, while “make their bond more stronger” uses an unnatural expression. There are also noticeable spelling errors such as “eassy,” “realted,” “arguements,” and “sucessful.” Aim for precise phrases such as “share similar views,” “strengthen their friendship,” and “constructive disagreement,” and check spelling carefully. This would help you express the contrast in the question more clearly.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt both simple and longer sentence forms, including a conditional example beginning “If people have same thoughts,” and you use basic linking structures to organise your points. However, the range is limited, and complex sentences are often faulty. Examples include “Some our thoughts match” and “this make their bond,” where sentence structure and subject–verb agreement are not controlled. In “if same thoughts of people work together,” the clause is also difficult to interpret. Articles, plurals, and punctuation are inconsistent, as in “a conflict” being omitted and capital letters appearing after commas. Practise building clear subject–verb sentences first, then extend them with accurate clauses, for example: “When friends share similar views, they may avoid some disagreements.”

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