Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Recent IELTS Exams (Canada & India) · 2026-10-20

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)

It is debatable that whether old monuments or museums should be restored or whether they must be repaced with modern buildibgs. While some people believe that old art galleries or town halls should be restored without thinking about the cost, others believe that modern buildings should be constructed by the government instead of restoring them. However, I believe that it is important to restore old buildings as they represent our roots, culture and tradition.

On one side, the government should support in restoring the old monuments or museums and convert them to heritage buildings. With this, the traditional architecture, art and culture of the nation is preserved. It is utmost important for the citizens to know the cultural history and roots of our ancestors. The old paintings in the art galleries tells us about our history and past lifestyles. For example, Taj Mahal the famous monuments that was built more than 500 years ago. It is famous for its love story, the artwork done by artisans including the architecture. It is converted to a tourist place, the number of tourists visit it every year. They not only appreciate the artwork or architecture but also come to know about the love story of King Shah Jahan and Queen Mumtaz Mahal.

On the other side, those who support that the government should turn those buildings to modern design infrastructure. It is considered as some building are very old and are extremely difficult to restore. Moreover, modern artisans lack the ability to restore the exact same artwork and they feel that is very time consuming. As per the changing weather conditions, it is compulsory to design those building in a modern way. For instance, Khalsa college is a famous building from the british times. With time it started deteriorating and the government decided to convert it into a college. However, it was extremely difficult for the architects to retain the building so it was knock downed and built from scratch with a modern infrastructure. Therefore, the government used this building as a college campus for the future generations with all modern ameneties.

In conclusion, although replacing old building with modern infrastructure is cost effective but I strongly believe that preserving our culture and tradition is very crucial for the future generations to know about our ancestors.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.5

You address both sides of the discussion and state a clear preference for restoration, linking it to cultural roots and heritage. The Taj Mahal example supports the value of preserving historic architecture and attracting visitors, while the Khalsa College example illustrates the case for replacement when a building is difficult to retain. This meets the task well, but the arguments are not equally developed: the benefits of restoration are explained more fully, whereas the case for modern buildings relies mainly on deterioration, weather, and restoration difficulty. The Khalsa College example also needs clearer explanation of why rebuilding was preferable and how this supports the wider argument. Develop the practical benefits of modern construction, such as safety, accessibility, or lower maintenance, and qualify your position to show when replacement may be justified.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The response has a clear overall structure: an introduction, one paragraph for each view, and a conclusion that restates your opinion. Signposting such as “On one side,” “On the other side,” and “In conclusion” makes the progression easy to follow. The examples are placed in the relevant body paragraphs, which helps the reader connect them to each argument. However, some links between sentences are mechanical or unclear. For example, “With this” does not specify exactly what restoration achieves, and the sequence from the Khalsa College’s deterioration to its conversion into a college could be explained more logically. Use more precise referencing and connect each example explicitly to the point it illustrates. This would make the cohesion more flexible and the argument’s progression smoother.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use a relevant range of topic vocabulary, including “traditional architecture,” “cultural history,” “artisans,” and “deteriorating,” and the reader can generally understand your meaning. There are also attempts at more formal phrasing, such as “preserving our culture and tradition.” However, noticeable spelling and word-choice errors reduce precision, including “repaced,” “buildibgs,” “ameneties,” and “knock downed.” Some combinations are also unnatural or imprecise: “support in restoring,” “modern design infrastructure,” and “the number of tourists visit it.” Repeated use of “building” and “modern” limits flexibility. Aim for accurate collocations and a wider set of terms for preservation, redevelopment, and public use; proofread spelling and choose expressions that convey the intended meaning directly.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt both simple and complex sentence forms, including a concession in the conclusion and clauses beginning “although” and “so.” Meaning is usually recoverable, but errors in agreement, articles, sentence construction, and verb forms occur across the response. For example, “The old paintings … tells us” should use a plural verb, while “Taj Mahal the famous monuments” needs a complete, correctly punctuated sentence and singular agreement. The opening “It is debatable that whether” also combines incompatible structures; use either “It is debatable whether” or “There is debate about whether.” In “those who support that,” the clause pattern is faulty, and “it was knock downed” has an incorrect verb form. Review these patterns and check each sentence for a clear subject and correctly formed verb.

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