Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-07-30

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)

To start with , many people from different countries are interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. people are curious about where they live and wanted to know if there building has any historical event or cultural importance .there are several reasons about this information . one reason for this people wanted to know who in this house before them and any important event happened there . some people believe that knowing the history of the house will help them to know the value of its importance and condition. in addition , old houses are unique and significant its value which make them more attractive . on the other hand, for example people could research is from government ,those people who lived here before and land record department . they can research online achieves news paper, and also from historical website .moreover , laibraries can also provide historical photograph and maps . another useful way is to talk elderly naghbours and recent owners ,this will be helpful . in conclusion , with my opinion people are become interested because of curiousty ,and cultural awareness about their property background . if they use local government help and online using historical websites will help them to find out the history of their building where they are living .

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses both parts of the prompt: reasons for interest in building history and methods for research. However, the ideas are underdeveloped and lack sufficient detail or examples to fully satisfy the requirements of a 250-word essay. The response is also under the minimum word count, which negatively impacts the depth of the argument. While the main points are relevant, they are presented in a list-like fashion rather than being expanded upon with logical explanation or personal experience as requested. To improve, you should aim to provide a more comprehensive discussion for each point, ensuring that your ideas are fully supported.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay lacks clear paragraphing, which makes the progression of ideas difficult to follow. While there is a basic attempt at logical organization, the transition between the reasons and the research methods is abrupt. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'in addition' and 'moreover', but they are often applied mechanically or incorrectly. The lack of clear paragraph breaks between the introduction, body, and conclusion significantly hinders the flow of the text. To improve, you should structure your essay into distinct paragraphs for each main idea and use a wider variety of cohesive devices to link your sentences and ideas more naturally.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but remains quite basic and repetitive. There are several instances of word-choice errors, such as 'online achieves' instead of 'online archives' and 'naghbours' (spelling error). The range of vocabulary is limited, and there is little attempt to use less common or more precise academic terminology. To achieve a higher band score, you should focus on expanding your vocabulary to include more topic-specific terms related to history, architecture, and research, and pay closer attention to accurate spelling and word formation.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede readability. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'people wanted to know who in this house'), article usage, and sentence structure. The range of grammatical structures is limited, relying mostly on simple sentences with some attempts at complex ones that are often faulty (e.g., 'if they use local government help and online using historical websites will help them'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with spacing around commas and periods. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction and proofreading for common errors in tense and agreement.

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