Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-10-28

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)

In recent years lots of people are migrating from rural areas to urban areas. As the crime rates in the cities are higher than rural areas, it makes people little worried more cautious toward any risk. One of the trend we have noticed in past years is that people are becoming more interested in knowing the history of their residence.

This could have different reasons first of all they may trying to be more cautious about the building they are living in or want to live in, furthermore, to know whether it is used in any criminal activities or not, if without knowing they live in a building which was involved in criminal activities that could cause lots of problem to them. Moreover some people want to know the expiry date of the old buildings before it will cause any harm to them. But there there could be other reason other than investigating it for the protection purpose which is applicable if the building is connected to any historical events and stories. For example people living near Minar-e-Pakistan are interested to know whether the building they are living in were there at the time when the event of Pakistan resolution was happening.

Methods of researching about the building have two routes. The first one for the investigtive purpose for which you can visit the planning division of the city, police station and other institution. These institutions also have online platforms so in case someone do not want to personally visit these institutions.

The second method is for the interested ones, for that you can search out different articles platforms like google scholar, researchgate,newspapers etc.We can find lots of information about historical events and its related information through this route.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

You address both questions and give relevant reasons: concern about criminal activity or the safety of an older building, as well as interest in a property’s historical connections. The example of homes near Minar-e-Pakistan helps illustrate the historical motive. You also suggest practical research routes, including city planning offices, police stations, online records, and publications. However, some points are asserted rather than explained—for instance, the link between higher city crime and interest in a building’s history is not fully established. The research methods are also grouped broadly, and you could explain what records or information each source might provide. Developing these links and adding a little more specific support would make the response more complete and persuasive.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The response has a generally clear sequence: it introduces the trend, discusses possible reasons, and then turns to research methods. Phrases such as “first of all,” “Moreover,” and “The second method” help signal this progression, and the two research routes provide a useful organising idea. At times, however, connections feel mechanical or unclear. The opening moves from migration and crime to building history without fully explaining the relationship, while the long sentence beginning “But there there could be other reason” combines several ideas. Paragraphing could also make the shift from reasons to methods more distinct. Use clearer topic sentences and divide complex points into shorter, logically connected sentences to strengthen progression.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

You use an adequate range of vocabulary for the topic, including “criminal activities,” “historical events,” “planning division,” and “online platforms.” These choices allow you to discuss both safety-related and historical research. There are also attempts at more specific language, although some expressions are imprecise or unnatural, such as “expiry date of the old buildings,” “investigative purpose,” and “articles platforms.” Spelling and word-form slips, including “investigtive,” also reduce accuracy. Aim for more natural collocations and precise terms—for example, refer to a building’s structural safety or maintenance history rather than an “expiry date.” This would make your ideas sound clearer and more appropriately academic.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt both simple and complex sentence forms, including clauses with “whether” and conditional structures such as “if without knowing they live in a building…”. This shows some range, and the main message is generally understandable. However, some errors in verb forms, agreement, articles, and sentence boundaries remain. Examples include “they may trying” instead of “they may be trying,” “One of the trend,” and “the building…were there.” Several sentences are also joined without adequate punctuation, particularly the sentence beginning “This could have different reasons.” These issues sometimes make relationships between ideas harder to follow. Check subject–verb agreement and modal verb patterns, and use full stops or semicolons to control long sentences.

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