Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-09-01

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 different nations, majority of population is getting keen to uncover the past of the accommodation or surrounding they reside in. This essay will discuss both reasons and suggestions before reaching a reasoned conclusion.

One of the strongest reason in support of digging into history of homes is economic impact. This is largely because historical buildings creates income productivity. In particular, if a building or a home has ancient findings or good, they worth millions of dollars at present time which can be an asset for the house owner. For example, India is enrich with history, people randomly find antique pieces buried under their properties and they sell these items to government on higher costs. This illustrates that historical buildings can contribute in building strong economy. As a result, nations may uplift their economy in the global market. Therefore, people are inclined towards finding history of their homes.

A further consideration is that the strong the history is, the higher chances are to be in listed under World Heritage buildings. The underlying reason is that only rare building are listed under this category. This is particularly relevant

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, reaching only 187 words. Consequently, the development of ideas is severely restricted. While the essay introduces the topic, it only addresses the first part of the prompt (reasons) and fails to address the second part (how to research) entirely. The argument regarding economic impact is somewhat tangential to the prompt, which asks about interest in history rather than financial gain. Due to the significant under-length and the failure to address all parts of the task, the response is incomplete.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is cut off mid-sentence, which disrupts the logical flow and prevents a coherent conclusion. While there is an attempt to use cohesive devices such as 'In particular' and 'As a result', the overall structure is underdeveloped. Paragraphing is present, but the abrupt ending makes it impossible to assess the progression of ideas effectively. The lack of a completed argument and the missing second half of the prompt significantly impact the coherence of the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for basic communication but lacks the precision and range expected at higher bands. There are several awkward collocations and word choice errors, such as 'India is enrich with history' (should be 'enriched') and 'they worth millions' (should be 'they are worth'). The range is limited, and the student relies on repetitive phrasing. To improve, the student should focus on using more sophisticated vocabulary and ensuring correct grammatical forms of words.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'majority of population' (missing article), 'historical buildings creates' (subject-verb agreement error), and 'only rare building are listed' (pluralization error). The range of sentence structures is limited, consisting mostly of simple or slightly complex sentences with persistent errors. While the meaning is generally understandable, the frequency of errors in basic grammar prevents a higher score.

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