Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-09-02

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 5.5)

In many countries, most individuals are becoming fascinated to research on the history of the house and building they live in. This essay will discuss the reasons behind it and how can people research on this.

There are plenty reasons why people find it fascinating when they research on the history of the house and building they live in. One of the main reasons is they want to know about the struggle for making house or building. If people find out about that how their homes are made and who made it, then they understand that what resources were used and who used it. Thus, they can know the challenges about homes that what are the requirements for the constructing home or building. Another reason is that they know about good materials. When they know about the sustainable materials, then they may use it for their own homes if they want to construct.

Turning to how people research on the house or building. They hire

many intelligent architects and experts for the sake of knowing what materials are used in the house and building. For example, owner of the house hire experts, then they use different equipments for that purpose and know about the related house. Then they tell to the owner that what could be the possible expenses on when the house are made and what is the possibility that it will be remained to the specific time.

In conclusion, the reasons for finding out about the history of the house or building are understanding about expenses and demands.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response addresses both parts of the prompt, but the development is limited. While you identify reasons such as understanding construction challenges and material sustainability, the explanations are repetitive and lack depth. For example, the explanation of 'why' people research is somewhat circular. The second part of the prompt regarding 'how' is addressed by suggesting the hiring of architects, but this is a narrow approach that ignores common methods like public archives, historical societies, or online databases. The conclusion is brief and does not fully synthesize the points made. To improve, ensure each reason is supported by a concrete example or a more detailed explanation.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or repetitive, such as the frequent use of 'Another reason is' and 'Then'. Some transitions between sentences feel abrupt, and the logical progression within paragraphs is hindered by repetitive phrasing. For instance, the transition from discussing construction materials to hiring architects lacks a smooth bridge. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that each sentence flows naturally into the next would significantly enhance the coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision and variety required for a higher band. You rely on basic terms like 'good materials' and 'intelligent architects' repeatedly. There are also some awkward collocations, such as 'struggle for making house' and 'remained to the specific time'. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use more sophisticated vocabulary related to the topic, such as 'architectural heritage', 'structural integrity', or 'archival research', and ensure that words are used in their correct collocations.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The essay contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Common issues include missing articles ('the' house), incorrect verb forms ('owner of the house hire'), and awkward phrasing ('what are the requirements for the constructing home'). While the meaning is generally understandable, the frequency of these errors suggests a lack of control over more complex structures. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles would help improve your accuracy.

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