Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Recent IELTS Exams (Canada & India) · 2026-11-11

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

Some people believe that old buildings, such as town halls and art galleries, should be restored, even though this can be costly. Others argue that governments should replace them with new, modern buildings.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Student answer (Band 5.5)

Bulidings from past have been intergual part of culture . By demolishing them new bulidi gs can be made .i will discuss both the views in the next paragraphs.

the first and foremost is culture. some Bulidings from past has been connected to the culture of the country or from the family. as old musuems, art galleries can be used for different purposes as kids will learn about history of their past from these bulidings moreover the government can restored them use them as earning source as they should put some ticket price if any individual want to see these spaces. they should encourge the schools and universities to bring the kids to watch these museums as they should give discounts so it will go in favor of both.

on the other hand , there are some folks that advised that new bulidings should be made instead of reparing thses bulidings as they thinks it can be costely to reburishd them as if they will new bulidings there is more oppertutines for the folks to get the job . As the new buildings will be made more of the investors from different nations or cities will try to invest in that city as it will create more revenue the city and it will more jobs in cities.

overall, the changes are always need to make as we are moving to new eras but in my opinon we should keep our old buildings as it shows our heritage.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5

You address both views and state a clear preference for preserving old buildings: the final sentence says they should be kept because they show “our heritage.” The cultural and educational value of museums and galleries is relevant, and you also explain that new construction may attract investment and create jobs. However, these points are brief and some links are unclear—for example, the claim that restoration can be an “earning source” is not fully explained, while the benefits of modern buildings are asserted rather than supported with a specific example. The response is also three words below the required minimum. Develop each side with clearer reasoning and a concrete example, then explain why your preferred option outweighs the alternative.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The response has a recognisable overall structure: an introduction, one paragraph for each view, and a concluding opinion. This helps the reader follow the broad direction of the discussion. However, progression within paragraphs is uneven, and some linking is mechanical or unclear. For instance, “moreover” introduces a related point, but the long sentence that follows combines learning, ticket prices, and school visits without clearly showing how each idea connects. The opening also promises to discuss both views but does not preview the position. Use shorter, more controlled sentences, organise each paragraph around one main claim, and make references such as “these buildings” unambiguous. More precise transitions would make the argument flow more naturally.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use some relevant topic vocabulary, including “culture,” “history,” “investors,” “revenue,” and “heritage,” which helps communicate the main ideas. However, the range is limited and several spelling and word-choice errors make parts difficult to read, such as “Bulidings,” “intergual,” “musuems,” and “oppertutines.” Some expressions are also unnatural or imprecise: “earning source” would be clearer as “source of income,” and “changes are always need to make” does not express the intended idea naturally. Aim to learn accurate forms of key topic words and use collocations such as “preserve historic buildings” and “attract investment.” Proofreading spelling and choosing more precise phrases would improve clarity.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt both simple and longer sentence forms, including a conditional idea about ticket prices and a contrast introduced by “on the other hand.” However, complex sentences are often difficult to control, and frequent errors in agreement, verb forms, articles, and sentence boundaries sometimes make the meaning unclear. For example, “some Bulidings from past has been connected” has problems with the plural subject and verb, while “the government can restored them” uses an incorrect verb form. The final sentence, “the changes are always need to make,” also has a faulty structure. Practise building accurate sentences first, especially subject–verb agreement and modal verb patterns, then combine ideas with conjunctions. Check capitalisation and punctuation as part of proofreading.

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