Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-03

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 many countries,so many persons are becoming interested in making research with regards to the history of the house or apartment they reside in.

There are people who who feel very uncomfortable living in homes they are yet to make enquiries about the history and genealogy of the said apartment, especially in European countries where buildings are transferred as inheritance to children and grandchildren, same buildings are managed by the new owners and then the chain continues to be passed down from generation to generation.

In addition to this, homes acquired through mortgage or loan, often becomes a source of debate for the tenants.It is therefore, necessary to make proper research or enquiries before renting or acquiring such buildings.This will enable the would be tenant or the new home owners to avoid any unforeseen circumstances,or unnecessary problems.

Another reason why people should endeavour to make proper research about buildings before deciding to reside in them,is that several myths about buildings owned by people who are late exist, it's therefore important for would be home owners to make proper inquiries to find out the genesis of buildings before deciding to live in them.

It's possible to make research about potential building by reaching out to the authorities or agencies responsible for leasing out properties in the countries in question.Any one can also find out about the history of a particular building by reaching out to the previous tenants prior to acquiring the building.It is very important that people should endeavour to make research before acquiring a building in order to prevent future

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses both parts of the prompt: reasons for the interest and methods for research. However, the development is somewhat limited. The reasons provided—inheritance and avoiding 'myths'—are relevant but could be expanded with more specific examples or deeper analysis. The methods suggested, such as contacting agencies or previous tenants, are practical but lack detail. The essay ends abruptly, suggesting an incomplete thought at the end of the final paragraph. To reach a higher band, ensure that each point is fully extended with clear, logical explanations and that the response is brought to a complete, cohesive conclusion.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the progression of ideas. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and repetitive (e.g., 'In addition to this', 'Another reason'). There are also issues with sentence-level cohesion, such as the run-on sentence in the second paragraph: '...grandchildren, same buildings are managed...'. The final sentence of the essay is incomplete, which disrupts the overall flow and coherence of the conclusion. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that sentences are clearly connected would significantly enhance the logical flow of the writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision and range required for higher bands. Phrases like 'so many persons' and 'make research' are slightly unnatural; 'conduct research' or 'investigate' would be more appropriate. There is some repetition of basic terms like 'buildings' and 'homes'. While the meaning is clear throughout, the lexical range is limited, and there is little evidence of less common or idiomatic vocabulary. To improve, focus on using more precise collocations and a wider variety of synonyms to avoid repetitive phrasing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The essay uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors. Examples include punctuation issues (e.g., missing spaces after commas and periods), subject-verb agreement errors ('homes... often becomes'), and awkward phrasing ('would be tenant'). The final sentence is a fragment, which is a significant grammatical error. While the errors do not generally impede communication, they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on proofreading for basic punctuation and ensuring that all sentences have a clear subject and verb will help improve the accuracy of your writing.

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