Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-07-24

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)

alot of people are more concern about the history of their house where they stay

overview, wanting to know the real owners of the house , court issue and moreso how they got to where they are currently

well it is interesting as a person to have some knowledge about the history where one lives , because most time the children of this days are more inquisitive to know the origine the building, also some historic house are in court fighting for the real owner , where two party can come and claim the property and soometime the case can linger for years without getting the real owner, additionally some historic houses are found inside the forest and people will be wondering how come the buliding is found in such a place that is secluded. on the other hand most people do findings in trying to know by consulting the elderly around the same vicinity to ask question , some go througth the historical archive book of the family , while others do personal research by involving parents and uncles. Although i remember some years ago where a man come back from oversea looking for parents, to his greatest surpress he was told they have relocated to the village in the forest where they have no road map, however by proper research and house to house findings he was able to locate the house right inside thhe forest, that wsas how he saw tthe parents and reunite with them with joy

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response addresses both parts of the prompt, identifying reasons for the interest in house history and methods for research. However, the development is limited. The reasons provided, such as 'court issues' and 'children being inquisitive', are mentioned but not fully explored or supported with clear, logical reasoning. The example provided about a man searching for his parents is anecdotal and only tangentially related to the topic of researching house history. To improve, you should focus on developing your ideas with more depth and ensuring that your examples directly support your main points rather than drifting into personal narratives.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay lacks a clear structure. It is written as one large block of text, which makes it difficult to follow. There is a lack of effective paragraphing, which is essential for organizing ideas in an IELTS essay. While some cohesive devices are used, such as 'additionally' and 'on the other hand', they are often used incorrectly or in a way that does not improve the flow of the argument. The progression of ideas is disjointed, and the transition between the reasons for research and the methods of research is abrupt. Using clear paragraph breaks for each main idea would significantly improve the coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is quite basic and repetitive. There are several instances of incorrect word choice and spelling errors, such as 'alot' (a lot), 'origine' (origin), 'thhe' (the), and 'surpress' (surprise). The range of vocabulary is limited, and the phrasing is often informal or imprecise, such as 'court issue' or 'doing findings'. To achieve a higher score, you need to demonstrate a wider range of vocabulary, including less common lexical items, and ensure that your spelling and word choice are accurate. Focusing on academic collocations and avoiding informal, conversational language will help elevate your writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that often impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('a man come back'), verb tense consistency, and sentence structure. Many sentences are run-on or lack proper punctuation, making them difficult to read. There is a very limited range of complex structures, and the attempts at them are often faulty. To improve, you should focus on mastering basic sentence construction, including correct subject-verb agreement and punctuation, before attempting more complex grammatical structures. Proofreading for common errors like missing articles and incorrect verb forms is essential.

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