Is scientific research a waste?: IELTS Task 2 essay #10, band 5.5
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255 words. Marked by Axiom on 19 October 2025. Estimated by AI. It isn’t an official IELTS score.
Task 2255 words
Some people say that a lot of scientific research done today is a waste of time and money. To what extent do you agree disagree?
some individuals say that the number of scientific research done today is a
useless spend of time and money.I disagree with the given idea science the
scientific research helps us with discovering and developing in every sphere
starting with the simplest habits and ending with the enourmously huge
discoveries in areas such as medicine.
To begin with the opposite idea I can say that some of the scientific researches
are useless at least just because we think that they are useless. Every scientific
research has it's own influence that we probably do not recognize.But at the
same there is some concerns that Is it actually needed?If we don't have a need
for them,we shouldn't have to waste our resources such as money and time for
nothing. Instead, we can influence them to the much more valuable aspects such
as medicine. So instead of encouraging lot's of scientific research we have to
concern more about wider range of global problems.
In my point of view we shouldn't have to cut off the resources that we are
spending on nomerous number of scientific research because every small step
that we have analyzed may encourage the huge solution for wider problems such
as global warming or chancer.For example, some scientists reasearched that the
global warming might be reduced with use of some tools produced by them.So I
think it is a good idea to encourage them for our future.
In conclusion I disagree with the idea that we are spending our resouces for
nothing.Its all for our future.
No passages are highlighted in this essay.
What Axiom wrote for each criterion: why the answer earned its band, and what to work on next.
Coherence & cohesion
Band 5.0/ 9
The essay follows a logical structure, but transitions between ideas and paragraphs are sometimes abrupt. The introduction and conclusion are weak and could be more effectively linked. Clearer topic sentences at the beginning of each paragraph and more explicit linking phrases would help guide the reader through the essay. Ensuring consistent punctuation and spacing will also improve readability.
Suggestions
- Use a variety of cohesive devices to make your writing more coherent and fluent.
- Pay attention to the use of cohesive devices within and between paragraphs.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedTo address the opposing viewpoint, it can be said that some scientific research is perceived as useless, perhaps simply due to our assumptions.
The revised sentence is more formal and academic, and it clarifies the point being made.
RevisedHowever, there are concerns about the actual necessity of some research.
The revised sentence is more concise and clear, and it uses the appropriate form (i.e., a full sentence) after a conjunction).
RevisedIn my point of view, we should not cut off the resources spent on numerous scientific researches because each small step we study may lead to a larger solution for widespread problems such as global warming or cancer.
The revised sentence is more formal and academic, and it corrects the spelling errors in the original sentence.
Grammar & accuracy
Band 5.0/ 9
The essay shows a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are several grammatical errors that hinder clarity. Paying attention to correct verb forms, subject-verb agreement, and the proper use of articles will improve grammatical accuracy. Additionally, ensuring proper punctuation and spacing will enhance the overall readability of the essay.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedSome individuals argue that a significant amount of current scientific research is a waste of time and money.
The revised sentence corrects the inappropriate use of the dollar sign ($) and the singular form of 'research,' and it provides a more natural and accurate introduction to the topic.
RevisedScience, through scientific research, helps us discover and develop in every field,
The revised sentence corrects the incomplete phrase and provides a more accurate and natural expression.
RevisedTherefore, instead of encouraging an excessive amount of scientific research, we should focus more on addressing a wider range of global problems.
The revised sentence corrects the informal contraction (lot's) and provides a more accurate and natural phrasing.
Lexical resource
Band 6.0/ 9
The essay demonstrates a reasonable command of a range of vocabulary, but there are some instances of awkward or incorrect word choice.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedScience, through scientific research, helps us discover and develop in every field, from the simplest technologies to groundbreaking discoveries in areas such as medicine.
The revised sentence is more clear and concise, and it uses more accurate and appropriate vocabulary.
RevisedEvery scientific research has its own impact, which we may not always recognize.
The revised sentence corrects the misuse of the contraction "it is" (it is has no own influence) and provides a more accurate and natural phrasing.
RevisedIn conclusion, I disagree with the notion that we are spending our resources on insignificant endeavors.
The revised sentence uses more formal and academic language, and it provides a more clear and concise summary of the writer's position.
Task response
Band 6.0/ 9
The essay addresses the topic by discussing the importance of scientific research and disagreeing with the idea that it is a waste of time and money. The position is presented clearly, and the essay provides supporting arguments. However, the essay could be further developed by providing more specific examples and by addressing potential counterarguments. The conclusion could also be strengthened by summarizing the main points and restating the position more emphatically.
Suggestions
- Provide more specific examples to support your arguments.
- Consider addressing potential counterarguments to strengthen your position.
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