Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-21

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 6.0)

it is often believed that tall apartments block can help large cities with space problem.

i strongly agree with this point because land is limited and population is growing . tall apartments block can avoid conflicts over land. however some argue that high density living can cause a problem but good design can ease this problem . for example if there is tall building in a city then many family can live on the same land and this can release the tension on the land and provide more housing facilities. therefore having a proper design can avoid fights . people can live comfortably without worrying. this will also help with more green area and conflicts over land will get reduced another example if people cant afford land then can live in affordable apartments instead of spreading outwards.

on the other hand many believe that tall building and blocks can lead to problems like over crowding and strain on public services however creative and proper planning with advancement in public facilities can ease this problem. for example if many family lives in one area then the road might get conjusted. therefore proper planning is importnant to avoid traffic and for a better life.in conclusion high density living has both pros and cons if we create it correctly with proper planning with good design and investments id done for public services then most of the problems can be solved and with this we can achive a better quality life. In conclusion i strongly agree that well planned high density is beneficial when then supported by good facilities.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses the prompt and maintains a clear position throughout. However, the development of ideas is somewhat repetitive and lacks depth. For instance, the argument regarding 'good design' is mentioned multiple times without specific examples of what such design entails. The points regarding land scarcity and public services are relevant, but the explanation remains superficial. To reach a higher band, you should provide more concrete examples or explore the implications of your arguments in greater detail. The conclusion effectively restates the position, but the overall structure of the arguments could be more nuanced to fully explore the complexity of the topic.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the logical progression is occasionally hindered by repetitive phrasing and a lack of sophisticated cohesive devices. While you use transition words like 'however' and 'therefore', they are often used in a mechanical or repetitive way. The referencing is sometimes unclear, such as in the sentence 'if there is tall building in a city then many family can live on the same land'. The paragraphing is present, but the internal flow within paragraphs could be improved by using a wider variety of linking words and ensuring that each sentence builds logically upon the previous one.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but remains quite basic and repetitive. You frequently use simple terms like 'problem', 'good', and 'land'. There is an attempt to use some topic-specific vocabulary such as 'high density living' and 'public services', but the range is limited. Spelling errors, such as 'conjusted' (congested) and 'importnant' (important), occur. To improve, you should aim to incorporate more precise academic vocabulary and collocations to express your ideas with greater sophistication and avoid repeating the same words throughout the text.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The essay relies heavily on simple sentence structures. While there are attempts at complex sentences, they often contain grammatical errors, such as subject-verb agreement issues ('many family lives') and missing articles ('if there is tall building'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with several run-on sentences and missing commas. The frequency of these errors is noticeable and occasionally makes the text harder to follow. To achieve a higher score, you need to demonstrate better control over complex sentence structures and improve your accuracy with articles, plurals, and verb forms.

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