Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Recent IELTS Exams (Canada & India) · 2026-08-16
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)
Few individuals consider that the historical building should be restored even if they can cost high whereas some believe that it should be replace with new building. I believe that it shouldbe replaced by thew new building,
Historical buildings enhance tourism. People from various cities will come to see the old monuments which they are not able to see in their daily life and able to enjoy and relax their mind. I t will enhance the economy also as tourist will come and spend money which which local shop kepeers are able to earn more. Tourist will not only relax their mind but also learn many things from the history which will increase their knowledge.
New buildings are made more stronger. As the older monuments, because weak and can have the fear of fell down and will hurt someone due to which government should replace them whi9ch new stronger building for the safety of poeple . For example, If a child i climbing from the older building for making a reel, video she or he might be et chance to slip down due to weak rocks.
in conculsion, new building enhance the number of tourism as well as increase the earning of local market but safety comes first due to which newer buildings should be made with good rocks and stuff to ensure safety and better time to spend.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response addresses both views and provides a clear opinion. However, the essay is significantly under the 250-word minimum, which limits the development of ideas. The arguments provided, such as the safety of new buildings versus the tourism value of old ones, are relevant but remain underdeveloped. The conclusion contradicts the body paragraphs slightly by suggesting new buildings increase tourism, whereas the first body paragraph argued that old monuments enhance tourism. The failure to meet the length requirement negatively impacts the overall task response score.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often repetitive or mechanical (e.g., 'Tourist will not only... but also'). There are instances where the progression of ideas is unclear, particularly in the transition between the benefits of tourism and the safety concerns of old buildings. Referencing is sometimes imprecise, and the logical flow between sentences is occasionally interrupted by grammatical errors, making the text feel somewhat disjointed.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. Basic words are used throughout, such as 'good rocks and stuff' and 'new building', which lack the precision required for a higher band. There are several spelling errors (e.g., 'conculsion', 'whi9ch', 'peeple') and word choice issues (e.g., 'cost high' instead of 'expensive', 'climbing from' instead of 'climbing on'). The range of vocabulary is insufficient to demonstrate the flexibility needed for a score above 5.0.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay relies heavily on simple sentence structures. While there are attempts at complex sentences, they are frequently marred by grammatical errors, such as 'As the older monuments, because weak and can have the fear of fell down'. Subject-verb agreement and article usage are inconsistent throughout the text. Punctuation is also problematic, with several run-on sentences and missing commas. These frequent errors occasionally impede the reader's understanding of the intended meaning.
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