Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-09-11
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 some countries, many people like to know about the past of house where they live in. In this easy we will discuss why people want to know about place and how they are doing that research.
To begin with, The people who are very curious about their place they research for knowing the different facts and history of the place. As example by gathering knowledge about place you can also find a interesting stories and facts about it. Moreover person can get the cultural and historical value for their house. If building is very old, it may have traditional architecture or historical importance. Which improve property value.
The person who wan't to research the can apply different such as checking Government record. with the help of this document the came to know about particular time when the building build up. and the perfect value of the place.To add on more. they can talk with the neighbours who live there for long times As instants, If you know abut the family who live before you in that past you can ask neighbours who live there from long time. Also people can get knowledge from internet like they can search the old photographs of the place and the time when it build. If it is famous place you can get full Wikipedia about the place.
In conclusion, people do resarch for fo of histor of place where they live for full fill their curiocity & to get knowle about value of place. withe the help of Government Papers and net old nabhours.
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 both parts of the prompt: reasons for interest in building history and methods of research. However, the development of these ideas is quite limited. The reasons provided—such as 'cultural value' and 'property value'—are mentioned but not fully explained or supported with detailed examples. The research methods are also presented in a list-like fashion without sufficient elaboration. To reach a higher band, you should expand on your points by explaining the 'why' and 'how' in greater depth, ensuring that each paragraph provides a cohesive argument rather than just a series of brief statements.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the logical progression of ideas is often hindered by mechanical and repetitive use of cohesive devices. Phrases like 'To begin with' and 'To add on more' are used, but the internal flow within paragraphs is disjointed. Referencing is sometimes unclear, such as in the phrase 'The person who wan't to research the can apply different', where the object of the research is missing. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring that each sentence flows naturally into the next will significantly improve the coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite basic and repetitive, often relying on simple terms like 'place' or 'house'. There are frequent errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'building build up' instead of 'building was constructed' and 'full Wikipedia' instead of 'comprehensive information'. Spelling errors are also prevalent throughout the text (e.g., 'easy' instead of 'essay', 'nabhours' instead of 'neighbours', 'withe' instead of 'with'). To improve, you should focus on learning topic-specific vocabulary related to architecture, history, and research, and pay closer attention to accurate spelling and word forms.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains a high frequency of grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement, article usage, and sentence structure (e.g., 'The people who are very curious about their place they research for knowing...'). Many sentences are fragmented or lack necessary auxiliary verbs. While there is an attempt to use complex structures, they are often faulty, leading to confusion. You should focus on mastering basic sentence construction, specifically ensuring that every sentence has a clear subject and a correctly conjugated verb, before attempting more complex grammatical structures.
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