Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-11-11

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

The best way to provide enough homes in large cities is to build tall apartment blocks.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Student answer (Band 6.5)

There have been diffrent opinions on whether tall buildings can solve the problem of fulfilling the accomodation needs of the overgrowing population in large cities.Some agree to this notion while the others believe that this is not the solution.I partly agree that buildings can solve this issue with given conditions.We can use both high-rise and low-rise buildings with houses in a sustainable manner.

Firstly , we know for fact that land is limited and we cannot stretch it.Therefore, we have to efficiently use provided land in the best possible way to fulfill the needs of the population.This is applicable for countries which are smaller in geographical aspect.If a house is built on 300 square feet land , it can only accommodate one or two families at maximum level, while tall buildings can be upto 20 30 levels giving home to many families.

Secondly in countries where land is expensive, buildings are the best option to go with. People can build an asset at a lower cost compared to building a home on a land.The climate condition of some countries support tall building since the buildings can act as a barrier to strong winds.

The other side of the coin states that this is not the solution.Many countries are central point of natural disasters like earthquakes , cyclones etc, thus going for taller buildings could be dangerous.Taller building are more likely to be destructed during these episodes.Some countries have plenty of land, so having taller buildings everywhere might not be the correct choice.

In conclusion , different opinions do exist on whether taller buildings can fulfill accomodation needs in larger cities or not. Well, it can be a viable and efficient solution , if it is executed with a proper plan and latest technology.The answer also depends on various factors like area, climate , governoment and etc.It would be best if both high-rise and low-rise buildings can be used in combination

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.5

Your position is clear: you partly agree that tall buildings can help, while arguing that high- and low-rise housing should be combined. You address both the benefits and drawbacks, including limited land, housing capacity, cost, and disaster risk. These relevant points meet the task well. However, some are asserted rather than fully explained: the claim that tall buildings act as a barrier to strong winds, for example, needs clarification or a supporting example, and the earthquake point could explain how planning or building standards affect the risk. The conclusion repeats your conditional position but could state more precisely when high-rise housing is preferable. More developed support and a consistently sharper line of reasoning would strengthen the response.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The response has a coherent overall structure: an introduction states your position, separate paragraphs present advantages and disadvantages, and a conclusion returns to your view. Sequencing words such as “Firstly,” “Secondly,” and “In conclusion” help readers follow the argument. The progression is generally logical, though the links can feel mechanical, and some connections between claims need to be made clearer. For instance, the point about expensive land is followed by a claim about climate and wind without explaining how it relates to cost or housing provision. The phrase “The other side of the coin” signals a contrast, but the paragraph would benefit from clearer development of each counterargument. Use more precise links between reasons and examples, and avoid relying mainly on formulaic transitions.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

You use an adequate range of topic vocabulary, including “high-rise and low-rise buildings,” “geographical,” “natural disasters,” and “sustainable.” These choices make the main ideas clear, and you attempt some less common expressions. However, several word choices and collocations are inaccurate or awkward, such as “fulfilling the accomodation needs,” “overgrowing population,” “at maximum level,” and “destructed.” There are also spelling errors, including “diffrent,” “governoment,” and “accomodation.” These do not prevent understanding, but they reduce precision and control. Aim for natural combinations such as “meet housing demand” and check spelling carefully; also choose terms that express the intended meaning rather than translating phrases literally.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, including conditional structures such as “If a house is built…” and a contrast introduced by “while.” Most ideas remain understandable, and the response shows an attempt to connect clauses in varied ways. Some grammatical and punctuation errors persist, however. Examples include “we know for fact” (missing an article), “Taller building are” (number agreement), and “if it is executed” after the plural subject “buildings” in the preceding clause. Several sentences also run together because spaces after full stops are missing, while commas are inconsistently placed. Review articles, subject–verb agreement, and punctuation, then proofread each sentence to ensure its clauses are joined and punctuated accurately.

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