Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Recent IELTS Exams (Canada & India) · 2026-08-23
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)
Although , investing in modern designed buildings could be beneficial whereas , few individuals consider that reconstructing the historical buildings including city halls and art galleries would be vital considering the fact that would be expensive .
Commencing with , restoration of classical monuments could be reasonable to some extend because it not only preserve the historical monuments and designs but also contribute to the knowledge of younger generation . Conducting trips to such public places by educational institutions provide juveniles to grasph information in much refined way . Overall , investing in classical buildings can reflect the historical factor in much more encouring way .
In contast , spending funds into new and innovatiove designed buildings can help to bring tourism alongside , addional money flow . Moreover , blending the new designs into old buildings utself creats the a brigth and energetic environment . Recently , few libraries have had gone under construction making ample space for a side by coffee shop and public computer services owning to which commute of clients has significant change discovered overtime.
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 fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, which significantly impacts the development of ideas. While you have identified both sides of the argument, the discussion is underdeveloped and lacks sufficient depth or specific examples to support your points. Furthermore, your own opinion is not clearly stated or maintained throughout the essay. To improve, you must expand on your arguments with detailed explanations and ensure your personal stance is explicitly presented in the introduction and reinforced in the conclusion. The current length prevents a full exploration of the topic.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the logical progression is hindered by the brevity of the text. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Commencing with' and 'In contrast', but these are sometimes used incorrectly or sound unnatural. The referencing is occasionally unclear, and the flow between sentences is disjointed. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of linking words more naturally and ensure that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence that connects back to the main argument. Better paragraph structure will help the reader follow your logic more effectively.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and contains several errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'grasph' instead of 'grasp', 'encouring' instead of 'encouraging', and 'innovatiove'. You attempt to use some topic-specific vocabulary like 'reconstructing' and 'monuments', but the overall range is restricted. There are also issues with collocation, such as 'historical factor' and 'commute of clients'. To reach a higher band, you should focus on using more precise vocabulary and ensuring correct spelling. Expanding your range of synonyms and learning common collocations related to urban planning would be highly beneficial.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including issues with article usage ('the a brigth'), verb tense ('have had gone'), and sentence structure. Many sentences are awkward or grammatically incomplete, which occasionally impedes clarity. For example, 'few individuals consider that reconstructing... would be vital considering the fact that would be expensive' is confusing. You rely mostly on simple sentence structures and struggle with complex ones. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, subject-verb agreement, and the correct use of articles before attempting more complex grammatical structures.
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