Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Recent IELTS Exams (Canada & India) · 2026-08-19

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 6.0)

In the contemporary world, It has been common debate among youngsters. wheather government should invest in historical building such as art galleries for repair or renovation or not. However some individuals in the favour of recontruction in modern layout. It will discuss both perspective before my own opinion.

There are several reasons, dispite of heavy budget, people are supporting an idea of restore the old buildings. The reason behind this, individuals want to preserves the historical artwork and architural design of ancient building for upcoming generation. Every place have it history, culture and roots. If government spend money to change the layout and structure of historical building, than the unique and historical

background will disappear. Additionally modern generation will onaware about the heritage location and acient art work ancient artwork. For example in punjab all the golden temple is heritage gurudwara of sikhism which was only maintained by government. It all history , architure styles is same as it was built. Consequently, for preserving the cultural root it essential to maintain the buildings ration than new construction work.

On the other hand, people who are favouring redevelopment of art galleries and town halls because of layout which used in anicient time was too old. The methods which were used for construction was traditional which occupied cover unnesseccary land. However, if construction may take place to rebuilding these again, then it would be according to modern style with use of technological advancements. Modern architures are well knowledgable about using space in effective way. As the result not only new modern building can become the identy of countries, also they are cost effective. Hence with contruction of building in modern modern style allow the efficient use of land as well as affordable process too.

In conclusion, although making

Renovation of old building is expensive, its pre. hold the pride and historical culture of the nation. Hence government should spend considrable amount spend considerable amount to protect the heritage buildings. The support from local public is also equally important.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses both views and provides a clear personal opinion. However, the development of ideas is somewhat uneven. While the arguments for restoration are supported by an example, the explanation regarding modern construction is slightly repetitive and lacks depth in terms of specific benefits beyond space efficiency. The introduction is a bit disjointed, and the conclusion contains some minor repetition of phrases. To reach a higher band, ensure that each paragraph provides a more balanced and nuanced exploration of the topic, and avoid repeating the same points within the same paragraph.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organised into logical paragraphs, and there is a clear progression of ideas. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'Additionally', 'On the other hand', and 'Consequently', though some are used mechanically or with minor grammatical errors (e.g., 'dispite of'). Referencing is generally clear, but the flow is occasionally interrupted by awkward phrasing and punctuation issues. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different viewpoints, which helps the reader follow the argument. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring they are used with greater precision would enhance the overall coherence.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The range of vocabulary is adequate for the task, but there are frequent errors in word choice and spelling that occasionally impede the flow. For instance, 'architural' (architectural), 'onaware' (unaware), and 'ration' (renovation) are noticeable errors. While the student attempts to use topic-specific vocabulary like 'heritage', 'renovation', and 'technological advancements', the misuse of basic collocations and spelling mistakes limits the score. To improve, focus on mastering the spelling of common academic terms and ensuring that words are used in their correct context.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The essay displays a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including subject-verb agreement issues (e.g., 'Every place have it history'), missing articles, and incorrect preposition usage (e.g., 'in the favour of'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with some sentences being fragmented or run-on. While the meaning is generally clear, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar prevents the response from reaching a higher band. Focusing on proofreading for subject-verb agreement and article usage would significantly improve the accuracy of the writing.

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