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)

Increasing number of people in many countries are now becoming interested in knowing the history of the house or building they reside in, particularly to relive the part and internet has made that much more accessible.

One of the main reasons for the growing interest in the history of houses or buildings among people now is to experience the past cultures and histories more closely. For example, people learn about the struggle of the artists, their sacrifices and culture of that period. As a result, they value the facility more instead of taking the priviledge for granted. Moreover, many people want to be knowledgeable about it so that they can pass it on to the next generation, restoring culture.

Additionally, internet has further increased this interest of knowledge by making these information easily accisable online. For instance, people can search about a destination or a specific house and information regarding that would be available in seconds. Therefore, it make people more curious about learning more. Furthermore, alongside internet, people can research about these from relevant books or secondary sources. For example, many libraries store such research paper or publications. So people can easily research using those too based on their area of interest.

In conclusion, people's interest in experiencing the past histories of their accommodation more closely influenced the increasing attention to this. With easier access to internet and books on histories or secondary research papers, interested people can explore more about it.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response addresses both parts of the prompt, identifying reasons for the interest and methods for research. However, the essay is under the 250-word minimum, which limits the depth of the arguments. The ideas are relevant but somewhat underdeveloped; for instance, the explanation of 'past cultures' is quite general. To reach a higher band, you should expand on your examples with more specific detail and ensure the essay meets the length requirement to allow for a more comprehensive discussion of the topic.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Cohesive devices such as 'Moreover', 'Additionally', and 'For instance' are used to link ideas. However, the flow is occasionally mechanical, and some transitions feel repetitive. The referencing is generally clear, but the progression of ideas could be smoother. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a strong, unified focus would enhance the overall coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing you to convey your meaning clearly. You use some topic-specific terms like 'reside', 'publications', and 'secondary sources'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and spelling, such as 'priviledge' (privilege) and 'accisable' (accessible). The range of vocabulary is somewhat limited and lacks the sophistication required for higher bands. To improve, try to incorporate more precise collocations and ensure accurate spelling of common academic terms.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as 'Increasing number of people' (An increasing number), 'internet has' (the internet has), and 'it make people' (it makes people). These errors do not significantly impede communication, but they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles to improve your accuracy.

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