Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Recent IELTS Exams (Canada & India) · 2026-09-09
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)
Ancient building are subject of considerable debate. There is an ongoing discussion whether these building should be converted into new buildings or ought be perserved by state. these two statements offer their own imperative view of points. However, i believe that building should to modified for resolve current issues like housing shortages.
The member of society, who are againt the renovation claim that if town hall and art galleries were vanished, it will strongly impact the history of local people. To explain it, these townhall and art g
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 is significantly under the required word count of 250 words, reaching only 88 words. Consequently, the task is not fully addressed, and the development of ideas is severely limited. While the introduction attempts to outline both views and state a position, the body paragraph is incomplete and cuts off mid-sentence. Because the response fails to provide a complete discussion or a conclusion, it does not meet the basic requirements for a Task 2 essay. To improve, you must ensure you write at least 250 words and fully develop each point with supporting evidence and examples.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is too short to demonstrate effective paragraphing or a logical progression of ideas. While there is an attempt to use cohesive devices like 'However' and 'To explain it', the abrupt ending prevents the establishment of a coherent structure. The referencing is also unclear in places, such as the use of 'these two statements' to refer to the prompt's viewpoints. To improve, focus on structuring your essay into clear paragraphs: an introduction, two body paragraphs for the opposing views, and a conclusion.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and contains several errors in word choice and form, such as 'Ancient building' (should be 'Ancient buildings') and 'perserved' (spelling error). There is also an attempt at academic phrasing, but it is hindered by the lack of development. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to demonstrate the flexibility required for higher bands. You should focus on using more precise terminology related to urban planning and heritage conservation, and ensure you check your spelling carefully.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The text contains frequent grammatical errors that impede clarity. Examples include 'building should to modified' (incorrect verb structure), 'ought be perserved' (missing 'to'), and 'The member of society, who are againt' (subject-verb agreement and spelling). The sentence structures are mostly simple or contain errors when attempting complexity. To improve, practice using a wider variety of sentence structures, such as complex sentences with subordinating conjunctions, and pay closer attention to basic subject-verb agreement and auxiliary verb usage.
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