Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-17
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 5.0)
In this modern era, every people have a dream to settled in the main city and for that, developers and real estate agents provide so many high-rise residential buildings and apartments for people who wants to settled in main city before giving my opinion let's begin with question.
The best way to provide enough homes in large cities is to build tall apartment blocks depending on the city biography location and to be make sure that the tall apartment have enough space for parking vehicles for park and for a play ground. if developers wants to build high rise residencial building for peoples then they have to make sure that what kind of flat or rooms their customers want. For example, if most of customer have need to buy a 2bhk or 3bhk flat then they have to be clear mind that what kind of flats they have to build for their customers. Hence, in my opinion this is the best way to provide enough homes in large cities through tall apartments.
On the other hand, if their have so many large buildings build in the city then it is also a bad thing for peoples for example, who lives in these buildings and also its bad for outsiders also because in case of earthquake or any other natural disaster peoples have to lose so many things because if a huge building collaspe then it will be too much dangours and make a huge loss of people and things. Therefore, I would like to say that both of the points have their own plus points and also both side have their own negative points at the end of the talk i
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response addresses the prompt but fails to maintain a clear position throughout. While you acknowledge both sides, the essay lacks a cohesive argument and ends abruptly without a conclusion. The ideas regarding urban planning and safety are relevant but remain under-developed. To improve, ensure you state your position clearly in the introduction and maintain it throughout the essay. Each body paragraph should focus on a single, well-supported idea. The current structure is fragmented, and the lack of a final summary significantly impacts the overall task completion.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay lacks logical progression. The transition between the introduction and the body paragraphs is abrupt, and the use of cohesive devices is mechanical and sometimes inaccurate (e.g., 'Hence', 'Therefore'). Paragraphing is present but the final paragraph is incomplete, which disrupts the flow of the argument. Referencing is often unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow your line of reasoning. To improve, use a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence that connects back to your main argument.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. You rely on basic terms like 'good thing', 'bad thing', and 'people'. There are also frequent errors in word formation and collocation, such as 'city biography location' and 'residencial building'. While the meaning is generally conveyed, the lack of precision and the presence of spelling errors (e.g., 'collaspe', 'dangours') hinder the quality of the writing. To reach a higher band, focus on learning topic-specific vocabulary related to urban development and housing, and practice using synonyms to avoid repetition.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede readability. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'every people have', 'if their have so many'), article usage, and sentence structure. Many sentences are run-on or lack proper punctuation. While there is an attempt at complex structures, they are often faulty, leading to confusion. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, specifically subject-verb agreement and the correct use of plural/singular nouns. Proofreading for basic errors like missing verbs or incorrect prepositions will also help improve your score.
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