Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-20

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 5.5)

In modern world the most prefer strategy to provide sufficient homes to peoples is to build tall apartments in bigger cities. I strongly agree with this because of the dramatic growth in population over the past 50 years.

The main reason to agree with this is scant space for construction in larger cities. If we continue to build home like this then there is now land left for homes for the next generation. The major benefit of apartment is it feels like household, peoples live together and can help each other in case of emergency and a person from another city didn't feel alone. For instance, if we talk about the foreign countries most people love to live in apartments because it is easy for them to visit supermarkets and shopping malls as apartment usually build near to commercial area.

Another reason to agree is infrastructure, tall buildings look very beautiful and provides a luxury look. Moreover, providing it is also very convenient for government to provide facilities such as water, electricity, sewage system, security and public transport. Public transport plays major role as people could reach their offices on time.

Build apartments can also control the public crowd as apartment can accommodate more people than a home. For instance, apartments perhaps very helpful in crowded city like Lahore.

In conclusion, I strongly agree to build apartments because it saves more land and can provide home to number of peoples and it make easy for government to provide facilities and services

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response addresses the task prompt by stating a clear opinion on the importance of building tall apartment blocks in large cities. However, some ideas lack depth and development, such as the notion that tall buildings contribute to aesthetic appeal and convenience. Additionally, the reasoning should be more logically structured; the argument about apartments reducing land usage is relevant but needs refinement. Overall, the response fulfills the basic criteria but could better elaborate on its points. Overall Task Achievement Band Score: 6.0

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

Coherence and cohesion are present, but the essay would benefit from clearer logical progression. While the structure includes an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion, transitions between ideas are often abrupt. For instance, moving from discussing advantages to infrastructure lacks connective language that would guide the reader. Additionally, the concluding summary is somewhat repetitive. Enhancing the use of linking words would improve readability and cohesive flow of ideas. Coherence and Cohesion Band Score: 6.0

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The lexical resource is adequate, with some appropriate vocabulary related to the topic, such as "infrastructure," "convenient," and "accommodate." However, the use of phrases like "most prefer strategy" is awkward and would benefit from more precise language. There are attempts at using variety in vocabulary but the execution is often imprecise (e.g., 'peoples' should be 'people'). Overall, the vocabulary is functional but lacks sophistication. Lexical Resource Band Score: 5.5

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

Grammatical range and accuracy demonstrate some basic structures but also showcase several errors that affect clarity. For example, "the most prefer strategy" lacks correct structure, and there are instances of singular/plural confusion ("peoples" instead of "people"). Additionally, sentence variety is limited, with many sentences being simple in structure. More complex sentence forms and correct usage will enhance grammatical accuracy and overall impression. Grammatical Range Accuracy Band Score: 5.5

Overall feedback

Your response presents a clear stance on the topic, with some relevant reasoning regarding the advantages of tall apartment blocks. You have included examples, but they could be more fully developed to strengthen your arguments. Focus on improving the coherence of your ideas by using more linking words and phrases to connect thoughts logically. Additionally, refine your vocabulary choices for greater precision. Pay attention to grammatical structures, as paying attention to singular/plural forms and refining some awkward phrases can significantly enhance clarity. Aim for a more varied sentence structure to make your writing more engaging.

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