Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-19
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)
Skyscrappers apartment blocks are considering to be the utmost solution for ample residence in larger cities, there are many virtues that it provides some of them are good infrastructure provide great economical value to the city and tall buildings means a great number of people can be managed at one place
Good infrastructure means more job oppurtunities to people like labours and industries like cement will prosper, its believed by many that in a country where labour thrive the country touches the heights of virtues like in Dubai, this city have the biggest number of skyscrapper buidings in it and considered to be one of the most developed country in the world.
On the other hand, the compiling of huge number of people at one place means there would be less damage to the environment like no need to cut more trees for more buildings there could be space for parks and other activities for citizens specially kids and also the neighbourhood, you meet different kinds of people with different experience to job and culture.
In conclusions, the infrastructure and managed number of people living together are the best outcomes of having skyscrapper apartments in larger cities to provide better living space to the citizens.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| 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 by discussing the benefits of tall apartment blocks, but it fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, which significantly limits the depth of the argument. The position is generally clear, but the ideas are under-developed. For instance, the link between tall buildings and 'good infrastructure' is asserted rather than explained. The essay lacks a balanced view or a clear conclusion that synthesizes the arguments, as it only focuses on the advantages. To improve, you must expand on your points with specific examples and ensure you meet the length requirement to allow for full development of your ideas.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. The use of cohesive devices is limited and often mechanical, such as 'Good infrastructure means...' and 'On the other hand...'. Some sentences are run-on, such as the opening sentence, which makes it difficult to follow the flow of ideas. Referencing is sometimes unclear, and the transition between the economic benefits and environmental benefits is abrupt. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence that connects back to the main argument.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is somewhat limited and repetitive. There are several spelling errors, such as 'Skyscrappers', 'oppurtunities', and 'labours'. Some word choices are imprecise, such as 'virtues' when referring to economic benefits or 'compiling' instead of 'concentrating'. While the meaning is generally conveyed, the lack of sophisticated vocabulary and the frequent spelling mistakes hinder the overall quality. To improve, try to learn collocations related to urban planning and ensure you proofread your work for basic spelling errors.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay relies heavily on simple sentence structures, and there are frequent grammatical errors throughout. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('this city have', 'skyscrapper buidings... is considered') and incorrect verb forms ('are considering to be'). Punctuation is also problematic, with many sentences lacking proper terminal punctuation or using commas where periods are needed. The range of structures is limited, and the errors are frequent enough to occasionally impede the reader's understanding. Focusing on basic sentence construction and subject-verb agreement will help improve your score.
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