Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)
In recent years, finding out the history has become an increasingly common concern in many parts of the world. This issue can be attributed to several factor, particularly want to know that why we are living here .However, there are also effective measures that could be taken to address this problem, including the benefits of living their .
The primary cause of finding out the hsitory is to know about, why we are living here? Any specific reason behind it. This is mainly because in current era, youth are very curious about things. As a result, they understand the history and why we build it. For example, if someone lives in conjusted area. He want to chnage their home , but hus parents decline his request because tehyare living their from their birth, This demonstrates how identify the reason behind the house can contribute significantly to find out about the history.
Several measures could be implemented to tackle this issue. The most effective approach would be to benefits of living their own home. This would be effective because its clarify the reason why their parents are living there. For instance, house is a place, where you have alot of memories . So, if you ant to know about hisory of house, then asked from parents , who lived their from decades., As a result, you will find out the exact history of your home
In conclusion, finding uit about the history is mainly caused by why we are living here. Nevertheless, I believe that this issue can be effectively addressed through measure such as to understand the benefits for living here. If this step is implemented effectively, the severity of the problem could be significantly reduced.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response addresses the prompt but fails to develop the ideas logically or clearly. The reasons provided for researching house history are vague and repetitive, focusing on 'why we are living here' without explaining the historical or cultural significance. The methods suggested, such as 'asking parents', are underdeveloped and lack depth. The essay treats the task as a 'problem' to be 'solved' (e.g., 'address this problem', 'severity of the problem'), which indicates a misunderstanding of the prompt, as researching house history is not inherently a negative issue. Consequently, the response is only partially relevant to the task requirements.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the progression of ideas is unclear. Cohesive devices are used, but they are often misused or mechanical, such as the repetitive use of 'As a result' and 'However'. Referencing is frequently confusing, particularly the use of 'there' and 'their' interchangeably, which obscures the meaning of sentences. The logical flow between the reasons and the methods is weak, making it difficult for the reader to follow the argument. Paragraphing is present but does not effectively support the structure of the essay.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The range of vocabulary is limited and repetitive. There are frequent errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'conjusted' instead of 'congested', 'hsitory' for 'history', and 'uit' for 'out'. The student struggles with basic collocations and word forms, such as 'identify the reason' instead of 'identifying the reason'. The vocabulary is insufficient to express complex ideas, and the misuse of words occasionally impedes communication, requiring the reader to guess the intended meaning.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains a high frequency of grammatical errors that affect readability. There are frequent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'youth are', 'parents decline'), incorrect verb tenses, and sentence fragments (e.g., 'Any specific reason behind it.'). Punctuation is also problematic, with commas used incorrectly and sentences ending abruptly. While there is an attempt at complex sentence structures, they are almost always faulty, leading to a lack of clarity. The majority of sentences contain errors, which significantly impacts the overall quality of the writing.
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