Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Recent IELTS Exams (Canada & India) · 2026-08-12
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 5.0)
Thee is a split opinions rgarding ancient buildings. some peope believe that classical buildings need to be repaire at any cost. Whereas , other amount of thinkers say that administration need to restore our old art galleries, town hall to the new and contemporary buildings. Before commenting on my opinion, this essay would discuss both the sides along with a logical inference.
At the outset, talking about the classical buildings like city halls, art galleries, museum and many more need to be renovated though, it is taking a lot of money. That has many reasons,Firstly those are related to our culture and lots of old memories
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response is significantly under the required word count of 250 words, reaching only 106 words. Consequently, the task is only partially addressed. While the prompt asks to discuss both views and provide an opinion, the essay is cut off mid-sentence in the first body paragraph, meaning the second view and the writer's own opinion are never presented. The ideas provided are very limited and lack the necessary development or supporting examples required for a higher band. To improve, you must ensure you complete all parts of the prompt and expand your arguments with specific examples and logical explanations to meet the minimum length requirement.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay lacks a clear structure due to its incomplete nature. While there is an attempt at an introduction and a transition into a body paragraph using 'At the outset', the overall progression is halted by the premature ending. Cohesive devices are used in a somewhat mechanical way, such as 'Firstly', but the lack of a full essay makes it impossible to assess paragraphing or logical flow effectively. To improve, focus on planning your essay into four clear paragraphs: an introduction, two body paragraphs for the opposing views, and a conclusion. Ensure each paragraph has a clear topic sentence and supporting details.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary range is limited and repetitive. There are several spelling errors, such as 'Thee' instead of 'There', 'rgarding' for 'regarding', 'peope' for 'people', and 'repaire' for 'repair'. The word choice is often imprecise, such as 'other amount of thinkers' and 'administration need to restore... to the new and contemporary buildings', which does not accurately convey the intended meaning. To improve, focus on learning correct spellings and using more precise collocations. Expanding your vocabulary related to architecture and urban development would also be beneficial for this specific topic.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The text contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('administration need' instead of 'needs'), incorrect preposition usage ('along with a logical inference'), and punctuation errors, such as the misplaced comma in 'Whereas ,'. The sentence structures are simple, and there is a lack of complex sentence forms. To improve, focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement and sentence construction. Practice proofreading your work to catch simple spelling and punctuation mistakes, and aim to incorporate a wider variety of complex sentence structures as your confidence grows.
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