Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Recent IELTS Exams (Canada & India) · 2026-08-22

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)

Even in today's word of technology and faster growth there are some individuals who beleive in the authenticity of the traditional town halls, architecture and art. They value them disregarding how much is their maintalence cost On the other hand Government wants to invest in the upgrowing development plans and projects like modern buildings.

To begin with, there is no second thought that how people in the past used to show their creativity by developing such arts, buildings, town halls. These creatures were built using precious stones, marbles and hand creativity such as sculpturing on the minutes detailing of such crafts made them masterpieces. For instance, Taj Mahal which is one of the most recognised palace made of white lustrous marble. Investing in such old aesthetics being and attract more tourism in the country. Such kind of work also provide employment opportunities to the small craftsmen and people with hand skill.

On the other hand, The perspective of the civil officials or authorities is to develop the country and region by moderning and investing in the

The projects which can lead to the tecnological development. Technology has brought a lot of ease to the current generation. The modern architecture is considered as one of the huge investment which could bring more profits rather spend on the maintenance of the ancient buildings. for instance Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the point of attraction for the investor world wide.

In my opinion I belive that there is nothing wrong in preserving the old architectures or arts. They reflect the roots and cultures of the region. The medieval or the ancient arts or structures would show the coming generation the sacrifices made in the past to reach here. The people are forgeting their roots in the process of moving forward in their life.

To sum up, both the sides have their own pros and cons but the

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses both sides of the argument and provides a clear personal opinion. However, the development of ideas is somewhat uneven. While the arguments for preservation are supported by examples like the Taj Mahal, the discussion regarding modern buildings is less developed and ends abruptly. The conclusion is incomplete, which impacts the overall task completion. To improve, ensure that both viewpoints are balanced in terms of depth and that the essay reaches a full, coherent conclusion. The ideas are relevant, but the lack of a finished summary prevents a higher score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and occasionally repetitive. There are issues with sentence flow, particularly in the third paragraph where the text is broken by an incomplete thought. The transition between the introduction and the body paragraphs is functional, but the lack of a proper conclusion significantly disrupts the logical progression of the argument. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph flows smoothly into the next would enhance the coherence of the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, allowing the writer to express basic ideas. There are some attempts to use more specific terminology, such as 'authenticity' and 'aesthetics,' but there are also frequent errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'maintalence' instead of 'maintenance' and 'tecnological' instead of 'technological.' Some phrases are slightly awkward, such as 'hand creativity' and 'upgrowing development.' To reach a higher band, the student should focus on accurate spelling and more precise collocations, moving beyond basic descriptive language to more sophisticated academic vocabulary.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The essay uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout. Common issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'Government wants' instead of 'Governments want'), missing articles, and incorrect word forms (e.g., 'moderning' instead of 'modernizing'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with some sentences lacking proper closure. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to be noticeable. To improve, the student should practice proofreading for basic grammatical accuracy and work on constructing more complex sentences with greater precision.

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