Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-26

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)

Recently, there has been a growing trend among residents in a few countries, who are eager to dig deeper into the historical background of their home. Some main reasons associated with this rising interest may be due to one's curiosity and desire to find out about the quality of their home or bad reputation if it had one. The ways that one can do research are varied.

On the one hand, there can be two reasons that motivate people to investigate the history of the place they live. First is to satisfy their own curiosity about past story of the place. Investigating paranormal events, finding haunted or valuable properties, or just checking whether some ancient architectural details still remain may be one of the reasons. Second, some people may wish to assess the quality of the construction in order to detect any types of possible vulnerability and prevent damages in advance. To be more precise, people examine the conditions of their home to know how resistant it is in case of a fire, typhoon, or earthquake, so that they plan for future upgrades or renovations. In addition, uncovering any history of possible criminal activities associated with the place could influence their decision to stay or invest further in the property.

On the other hand, there are three methods for individuals to gather information about the historical background of a building. The most reliable way is to submit a request for official records to the local government. Another interesting option is to set up interviews with the senior residents or neighbors in general. Lastly, people can do online research, where the sources are searchable and often provide a wide range of related information.

In conclusion, curiosity and the need to find out about structural quality may have arisen people's interest in history of construction building and houses .

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses both parts of the prompt: reasons for the interest and methods for research. The ideas are relevant, such as curiosity and structural safety, and the methods provided are logical. However, the development is somewhat brief. For instance, the point about 'bad reputation' in the introduction is not fully explored in the body paragraphs. While the position is clear, the conclusion is a bit abrupt and does not fully synthesize the points made. To reach a higher band, ensure that each reason is supported by more detailed explanation or specific examples.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is logically organized with a clear structure. Each paragraph has a central focus, and the transition between the reasons and the methods is smooth, using 'On the one hand' and 'On the other hand'. Cohesive devices are used appropriately, such as 'To be more precise' and 'In addition'. However, the referencing is occasionally slightly mechanical, and the final sentence of the conclusion is a bit repetitive and lacks a strong concluding thought. Overall, the progression of ideas is easy to follow throughout the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task. You use some good collocations like 'historical background', 'paranormal events', and 'official records'. There are some minor inaccuracies, such as 'arisen people's interest', which should be 'aroused people's interest'. The range of vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly, but it lacks the sophistication and precision required for higher bands. Incorporating more topic-specific collocations related to architecture or historical research would enhance your score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some grammatical slips, such as 'past story of the place' (should be 'the past history') and 'construction building' (should be 'construction'). Punctuation is generally correct, though there is a stray space before the final period in the conclusion. Most sentences are clear, and errors do not impede communication. To improve, try to incorporate a wider variety of complex grammatical structures, such as conditional sentences or passive voice, with greater consistency.

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