Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-20
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)
In the modern era, finding out about the history of the houses people live in has become more popular day by day. The main questions are people do this and how they are research this. This essay will provide answers to both questions with simple reasons and examples.
To begin with the first question, many people are interested in finding out about the history of their house because they can gain knowledge by researching interesting things. When people find any old things it gives them knowledge about their history also learn about past events. For example, by researching the house they live in, people can find out what was there before and who lived there in the past. Consequently, they can learn more about the past. Therefore, the main reason for finding out about the history is to gain knowledge.
As for the second question, there have a lot of ways to find out about the past things, such as search on the online, talk to older people and check old documents. For instance, they can search for information on the internet and talk to older people in the locasl area. Nowadays its very easy to find information mainly besauce of the internet. Thus, examining the second question it is clear that people can easily research the story of their houses by using the internet.
To conclude, this essay has addressed both questions why people research this and how they research this by providing reasons and examples.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response addresses both parts of the prompt, but the development is quite limited. The ideas regarding why people research their homes (gaining knowledge) and how they do it (internet, older people) are relevant but lack depth and specific, illustrative examples. The essay is also slightly under the 250-word minimum, which impacts the overall development of the argument. To improve, you should expand on your points with more detailed explanations or concrete scenarios, such as the emotional connection to heritage or the specific types of archives one might visit.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into clear paragraphs, and there is a basic attempt at logical progression. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat repetitive and mechanical (e.g., 'To begin with', 'As for', 'To conclude'). The referencing is occasionally unclear, and the flow between sentences could be smoother. While the structure is functional, it lacks the sophisticated linking required for higher bands. Improving the variety of transition words and ensuring that each sentence logically follows the previous one will help improve the coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is adequate for the task but remains quite basic and repetitive. Phrases like 'finding out about', 'gain knowledge', and 'old things' are used frequently. There are also some minor errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'locasl' and 'besauce'. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use a wider range of vocabulary, including less common lexical items and more precise collocations related to the topic of history and research.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay relies heavily on simple sentence structures. While there are some attempts at complex sentences, they often contain grammatical errors, such as 'how they are research this' and 'there have a lot of ways'. Punctuation is generally acceptable, but the frequency of errors in basic sentence construction and verb tense usage prevents the essay from reaching a higher band. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and ensuring that complex sentences are constructed accurately will significantly improve your score.
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