Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-11-14

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 5.5)

IN SEVERAL COUNTRIES, MORE NUMBER OF PEOPLE ARE GETTING ENGAGED IN FINDING OUT THE HISTORY OF THE PLACE THEY LIVE IN, LIKE HOUSE OR BUILDING. THE MAIN REASON FOR THIS RESEARCH ARE ELLABORATE BELOW AND ALSO INCLUDES THE MEASURE TO DO SUCH RESEARCH.

TO COMMENCE WITH, IN RECENT TIME PEOPLE ARE FASCINATING BY THE FACT THAT EACH AND EVERY PLACE HOLDS A MEMORY HAVING A WORST OR BEAUTIFUL HISTORY WHICH AGAIN MAKES THEM EAGER TO KNOW MORE ABOUT IT. THOUGH THE GENERATION ARE MOVING TOWARDS MODERN CATEGORY BUT THERE ARE PEOPLE AS WELL AS STUDENTS STUDYING ABOUT THE HISTORY AND MYSTERIES OF PLACES. OTHER REASON FOR SUCH RESEARCH IS TRADITIONAL THINKING OF FEW PEOPLE AS THEY BELIEVE THAT BEFORE SHIFTING TOWARDS A NEW PLACE LIKE A NEW HOME OR APPARTMENT THEY SHOULD FIGURE OUT THE THINGS HAPPENED IN PAST OR WHAT IS THE EXACT MYSTEY OF THAT PARTICULAR PLACE, IN ADDITION SOME PEOPLE DO THE RITUALS TO REMOVE THE NEGATIVITY FROM THE PLACE THEY LIVE IN OR GOING TO LIVE IN FUTURE AS THERE ARE MANY CASES FOUND WHERE PEOPLE ARE FACING HORROR ACTIONS. FURTHERMORE PEOPLE TENDS TO FEEL LIKE THEY MOVED IN A HUGE NEGATIVE TRAP. SOMEHOW, THEY END UP FEELING HAUNTED

HOWEVER, THERE IS ALSO THE POSITIVE REASON LIKE KNOWING HISTORY ABOUT PLACE THEY LIVES IN GIVE THEM A SPECIAL FEEL AS SOMETIMES THE PLACE IN PAST CAN BELONG TO FAMOUS PERSON BUT DUE TO THE ABSENCE OF PERSON THE PLACE MIGHT BECOME LESS IMPORTANCE AND HISTORY OF SUCH FAMOUS PLACES GET SUPRESSED. MOREOVER, POPULATION MAY FIND INFORMATION FROM VARIOUS SORCES RELATED TO HISTORY AS THEY CAN USE WEBSITE OR ANY INTERNET SOURCE WHERE EVERYTHING IS MENTIONED , TO FIND ACCURATE HISTORY THEY CAN ASK PEOPLE LIVING THERE FOR LONG TIME.

IN CONCLUSION, IT IS NECESSARY FOR PEOPLE TO FIND THE HISTORY BEHIND HOUSES AND BUILDING THEY LIVE IN FOR SAFETY PURPOSE AND POSITIVITY. IF THE PLACE IS FULL OF POSITIVE VIBE NO NEGATIVE ENERGY CAN ATTRACT AND END UP LIVING HAPPILY.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5

You address both questions: you suggest reasons such as curiosity about a place’s past, concerns about negative events, and interest in former famous residents, then mention websites and long-term residents as research sources. These are relevant starting points. However, the reasons are not consistently explained or supported with clear examples, and the discussion of “horror actions” and negative energy takes up considerable space without showing how common or relevant these concerns are. The research section is brief and gives only two general methods; it would be stronger with specific sources such as property records, local archives, libraries, or previous owners. Your conclusion introduces safety and positivity but does not clearly summarise the main reasons and methods.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The response has an introduction, body paragraphs and a conclusion, and signposting such as “To commence with,” “Furthermore,” and “In conclusion” helps show the intended structure. However, progression within the body is uneven: reasons, beliefs about rituals, and research methods are crowded together, while the second body paragraph shifts from a positive reason to research sources without a clear transition. Some linking phrases are repetitive or do not express the relationship precisely, and the long first body paragraph makes the argument difficult to follow. Organise the response into distinct paragraphs for reasons and research methods, and use clearer references and transitions to show how each point connects.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You attempt a range of topic-related vocabulary, including “mysteries,” “traditional thinking,” “negativity,” and “famous person,” so the reader can generally identify your subject. However, many word choices and collocations are inaccurate or unnatural, sometimes making meaning unclear: “more number of people,” “people are fascinating by,” “worst or beautiful history,” and “history … get suppressed.” Spelling errors such as “ellaborate,” “appartment,” “mystey,” and “sorces” also reduce accuracy. Aim for precise, natural phrases and check spelling carefully. For example, describe people as “increasingly interested,” say a place “has a fascinating past,” and refer to “historical information” rather than repeating broad terms such as “things” or “history.”

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt both simple and extended sentences, including clauses introduced by “though,” “as,” and “where.” However, complex sentences are often difficult to control, and frequent errors affect clarity. Examples include “The main reason … are,” “people are fascinating by,” “the generation are moving,” and “the place they lives in give them,” which show problems with agreement and verb forms. Articles and sentence boundaries are also inconsistent, as in “like house or building” and the run-on sequence beginning “Furthermore people tends to feel.” Use shorter, complete sentences when several ideas are involved, and check subject–verb agreement, verb patterns, and punctuation. More accurate control of these basic structures would make your ideas easier to understand.

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