Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-11-13

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in.

What are the reasons for this?

How can people research this?

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

Student answer (Band 6.0)

In numerous states, more and more residents are becoming interested in learning about the history of the house or building they live in. there are various of he reasons for this and how people research this in different ways i will share my own opinions on this.

Firstly, the main reason more people are becoming interested to know the history where they live is because they are curious to find about the Architectural of the building for instance, discovering original features, the year it was built and previous renovations that took place. Moreover, other people want to sense about roots who lived in that before them and how life was in same home almost few centuries before. sometimes uncovering historical design or unique architecture can increase the value of the property.

Secondly, Residents can research about the history by visiting land registries or they can also go tax visit offices to investigate about the ownerships records. In addition, there are a lot of digital libraries and databases such as they can study old city maps or newspaper archives about there history of building. for instance, 2 years ago, i used to live in Karachi's old building at Safaro goth which was the building where old Hindu communities used to live i reeded that on a newspaper online. The most interesting and easy way to research is that you can get knowledge from local community from the area where you are living, simply talking to elderly neighbors.

Therefore, learning about history of where you live can sometimes built connection to who lived there and now you own that place, and rich architecture or history can increase financial value of that building or home.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.5

The response addresses both questions: it gives reasons for investigating a building’s past, including curiosity about its architecture, interest in former residents, and the possibility of increased property value, then outlines several research methods. The personal example about finding information on a Karachi building in an online newspaper also helps make the answer relevant. This meets the task well, and the range of ideas shows some of the development expected at a stronger level. However, some points are only briefly explained: for example, the link between historical features and property value is asserted rather than illustrated, and the interest in former residents could be developed further. Explain how these motivations matter to people and add detail to the research example to make the response more fully developed.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The essay has a recognisable overall structure: an introduction, a paragraph on reasons, a paragraph on research methods, and a concluding statement. Sequencing expressions such as “Firstly,” “Secondly,” and “Therefore” help readers follow the main stages. However, cohesion is sometimes mechanical, and the opening sentence tries to introduce both questions in an unclear way. Within the research paragraph, official records, digital archives, a personal example, and conversations with neighbours are placed together with limited transitions explaining how the methods relate. Some references, such as “that” and “there,” are also unclear. Use more precise linking and referencing, and organise each paragraph around a clear central point with supporting details.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

The response uses a relevant range of vocabulary, including “original features,” “previous renovations,” “ownership records,” “digital libraries,” and “newspaper archives.” These choices show an attempt to discuss architecture and research methods specifically. However, inaccurate word choice, collocation, word forms, and spelling are noticeable and sometimes make the meaning less clear. Examples include “curious to find about,” “sense about roots,” “go tax visit offices,” and “reeded” for “read.” “Architectural” is also used where the noun “architecture” is needed. Aim for accurate, natural combinations rather than more complicated wording, and proofread spelling and word forms. More precise vocabulary for historical records and former occupants would also help express the ideas clearly.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

There is some variety in sentence structure, including subordinate clauses with “because” and “where,” and the response attempts to connect ideas in longer sentences. The main message is generally understandable, but grammatical control is uneven: errors occur in sentence boundaries, articles, agreement, verb forms, and punctuation. For example, the opening has a lower-case sentence start and runs several clauses together; “the history where they live” lacks a suitable grammatical link, while “who lived in that before them” has an unclear structure. The final sentence also uses “can sometimes built” instead of a correctly formed verb. Practise building accurate complex sentences, checking each clause for a clear subject and verb, and using full stops and capital letters consistently.

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