Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-23

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 some countries ,numbers of people want to know about the history of their house ,there are several reasons for this and also so many ways to know about it ,which i will discuss in the further pharagrphs .

firstly ,people have curiosity to know who was living there before in their house or any other important event which was happened there such as any incident or paranormal activity which will prove harmful for their family , for example ,these days i am watching the horror podcast which is based on real event ,in this podcast a person told that he bought a house in very low rate .when he started living there with there family they feel some paranormal activities there ,which was happened because a person did suicide there . so due to this reason i think a person have to know about his/her house history in which they are living .secondly ,some buildings or houses have historical importance like special architectural

features which increase the value of house .moreover ,people may also have to research the previous repairs ,renovation and structural problems of the building .

There are numerous ways to research about the property .most of the easiest way is online research we all know that these days individuals are mostly depened on internet and many cities and government provide property information online . Inspit of it ,people can go to libraries to look old maps, photographs and property records .another useful method is to ask from neighbours and local people or directly talk with owner .

to concloud ,people are interested to know the history of their house because of curiosity ,to know about the value of the property and to understand the condition of the building and there are many ways to find the information such as online sources, libraries, talk with people around.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses both parts of the prompt: the reasons for interest in house history and the methods for researching it. The ideas are relevant, such as curiosity about past occupants and the practical need to check for structural issues. However, the development is somewhat superficial. The example regarding the horror podcast is anecdotal and slightly informal, which detracts from the academic tone. To reach a higher band, you should expand on the 'why' and 'how' with more sophisticated reasoning, such as the cultural significance of heritage buildings or the legal implications of property records, rather than focusing heavily on paranormal anecdotes.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organised into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the argument. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or repetitive. For instance, the transition 'firstly' and 'secondly' is used, but the connection between sentences within paragraphs is sometimes weak. There are also issues with punctuation, such as spaces before commas (e.g., 'countries ,numbers') and inconsistent capitalisation, which disrupts the flow. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensure that your punctuation follows standard English conventions to make the progression of ideas smoother.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but it lacks the precision and range required for a higher band. You rely on basic terms like 'good', 'know', and 'ways'. There are also some errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'watching the horror podcast' (listening to) and 'depened on' (spelling error). While the meaning is clear, the lack of sophisticated or topic-specific vocabulary (e.g., 'provenance', 'architectural heritage', 'archival records') limits the score. Expanding your range of academic collocations will significantly enhance the quality of your writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The essay contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent errors in grammar and punctuation. Common issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'a person have to know'), incorrect verb tenses (e.g., 'which was happened'), and missing articles. Punctuation is a significant weakness, with many instances of spaces placed incorrectly before punctuation marks. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they occur frequently enough to suggest a lack of control over complex structures. Focusing on proofreading for basic grammatical accuracy and punctuation rules would be highly beneficial.

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