Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Recent IELTS Exams (Canada & India) · 2026-08-31
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 5.5)
It is widely debated by some people that conserving historical building and maintaining it despite financial burden is a must, While others contend that they should be replaced by modern buildings. I agree that old building should be remain and maintain continuously.
On the one hand, Historical landmarks represent the history of the country and how the former generations lived through previous times. such as churches and mosques which clarify vividly how people do they religious virtually in past, Moreover, these must-see places represent a sort of income since many people travel to other countries to visit their historical places and see that country's national heritage.
On the other hand, However, having an amazing modern contemporary architecture reflects the beauty of the country on some approach, For example ' The Frame ' building in Dubai, which represent the greatness of modern architecture and also a type of attractions. and provide a different sort of income. Additionally, modern building is much more convenient for professional usage, since old buildings have a spacious area without an effective usage for a plenty of it, in the contrast, New ones designed to be convenient and practical for modern daily life.
in conclusion, I believe that governments should set a financial balance between maintaining the old landmarks and the new modern building, but at the same time, preserving and maintaining their heritage and always be proud of what their ancestors have left and their heritage and the way they lived. while keeping evolved is a must .
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response addresses all parts of the prompt, discussing both views and providing a clear personal opinion. The ideas are relevant, such as the cultural significance of historical buildings and the practical benefits of modern architecture. However, the development of these ideas is somewhat limited. For instance, the argument regarding the 'financial balance' in the conclusion is introduced too late to be fully explored. To reach a higher band, you should expand on your supporting points with more detailed explanations or specific examples earlier in the body paragraphs, ensuring the position is consistently developed throughout the essay rather than just stated.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, and there is a clear progression of ideas. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'On the one hand' and 'In conclusion', to signal the structure. However, the use of these devices is sometimes mechanical or inaccurate, such as the awkward transition 'in the contrast' or the repetitive use of 'and' to connect clauses. Additionally, some sentences lack clear logical flow, such as the final sentence of the conclusion, which is a run-on sentence that obscures the intended meaning. Improving the variety and precision of your linking words will help the text flow more naturally.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, allowing you to express your ideas clearly. You use some topic-specific terms like 'historical landmarks', 'contemporary architecture', and 'national heritage'. However, there are several instances of awkward word choice and collocation errors, such as 'how people do they religious virtually' (should be 'practice their religion') and 'spacious area without an effective usage'. There are also minor errors in word form, such as 'old building should be remain'. To improve, focus on learning common collocations and ensuring you use the correct form of words in context.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The essay contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While you attempt complex sentences, they are frequently marred by grammatical errors, such as subject-verb agreement issues ('old building should be remain') and punctuation errors, including the misuse of commas and capitalization (e.g., 'The Frame'). Some sentences are fragmented or run-on, which impacts readability. To achieve a higher score, you need to demonstrate better control over complex structures and reduce the frequency of basic grammatical errors. Proofreading for subject-verb agreement and sentence boundaries would significantly improve the accuracy of your writing.
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