Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-04
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 5.0)
History plays a significant role in everyone's lives. It helps to keep up with old things. Across all the nations, people are more interesting to finding out about the ancient house or buildings they live in. This essay will discuss the both the approaches of people opinion about this development.
To begin with, there are many reasons behind this development. Firstly, it helps to give proper knowledge and ideas for youngster. People thing maintain the ancient house and buildings attract tourism. They make more jobs for society. Moreover, history keep
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response is significantly under-length, containing only 90 words, which is well below the 250-word minimum requirement. Consequently, the task is not fully addressed. The essay introduces the topic but fails to develop the reasons or the research methods required by the prompt. The response is incomplete, ending abruptly mid-sentence. Because the content is so limited, it is impossible to evaluate the development of ideas or the presentation of a clear position. To improve, you must ensure you address all parts of the prompt and meet the minimum word count by providing detailed explanations and relevant examples for each point.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay attempts to use basic cohesive devices such as 'To begin with' and 'Firstly', but the overall structure is severely compromised by the lack of length and the incomplete nature of the text. There is no clear progression of ideas because the response cuts off before the arguments can be fully articulated. Paragraphing is present, but the second paragraph is unfinished, which prevents a logical flow of information. To improve, focus on completing your thoughts and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence followed by supporting details and a concluding statement.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is quite basic and repetitive. There are noticeable errors in word choice, such as 'people are more interesting to finding out' (should be 'interested in finding out') and 'People thing' (likely a misspelling of 'think'). The range of vocabulary is limited, which restricts your ability to express complex ideas about historical research or architectural significance. To improve, try to incorporate more precise academic vocabulary related to the topic, such as 'heritage,' 'archival research,' or 'preservation,' and pay closer attention to word forms and collocations.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains several grammatical errors that hinder clarity. Examples include 'discuss the both the approaches' (redundant 'the'), 'people are more interesting to finding out' (incorrect adjective form), and 'history keep' (subject-verb agreement error). The sentence structures are simple, and there is no evidence of the complex sentence forms required for higher bands. Punctuation is generally acceptable, but the grammatical control is weak. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement, correct preposition usage, and practice constructing more complex sentences using subordinating conjunctions.
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