Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-18

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)

Nowadays, people are becoming fascinating in discovering about their living houses which seems to informative. Infants who are living in their home for about 20 years like this , on the other hand, people who are new to settle in house. There are numerous reasons for this one of which is interest, some people are interested in history and I am one of them and others are just finding about the ancestors which take them to this stage.

Some people had heared about this that their building or house was built after difficulties that's why they show more interest. They search on internet, some asked from their old neighbors about the way their homes were built while some stories are already published on internet which helps them out to discover more about their land on which they live. My friend has spent whole of his life abroad , but when he came back he was very curiosted about his forefathers house, land and the like one. He and I both asked some of his neighbors about his home , moreover we also search on it and he was very pleased to know about his house.

In contrast, some infants just research about their and other houses. Some are subjected to complete their projects, thesis and research due to this they do this. As history is the subject don't care what it is about , but hears engaging.

Conversely, many of individuals don't like these kind of things because they consider it just a wastage of time.

In conclusion, I firmly believe that this kind of act is contributing just like spotting the history. Although I consider it beneficial to some extant on for those who are unemployed.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response addresses both parts of the prompt—reasons for interest and methods of research—but the development is inconsistent. The ideas are often vague or poorly explained, such as the mention of 'infants' (likely meaning 'inhabitants') and the confusing explanation of academic research. The position is not clearly maintained throughout the essay, and the conclusion introduces a new, somewhat irrelevant point about unemployment. To improve, you should ensure each paragraph focuses on a single, well-developed idea with clear supporting examples, rather than listing disjointed thoughts.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. The transition between ideas is often abrupt, and the use of cohesive devices is mechanical or misused, such as 'In contrast' and 'Conversely,' which do not accurately reflect the relationship between the sentences. Referencing is also unclear; for example, it is difficult to follow who the 'infants' are or how the final conclusion relates to the rest of the essay. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring each sentence flows naturally from the previous one is essential for a higher score.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and frequently inaccurate, which occasionally impedes understanding. There are several word-choice errors, such as 'fascinating' instead of 'fascinated,' 'infants' instead of 'inhabitants,' and 'curiosted' instead of 'curious.' The range of vocabulary is basic, and there is little attempt to use less common or precise lexical items. To reach a higher band, you should focus on learning the correct forms of words and using more academic collocations, such as 'historical significance' or 'archival research,' rather than simple, repetitive phrasing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that often make the meaning unclear. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('some asked from their old neighbors'), incorrect verb tenses ('some people had heared'), and sentence structure (e.g., 'As history is the subject don't care what it is about , but hears engaging'). Complex sentence structures are attempted but are almost always faulty. You need to focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring correct tense usage, and proofreading for common errors like missing articles and incorrect word forms before attempting more complex structures.

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