Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-28
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 4.0)
As population is increasing day by day it has become quite difficult for people to get space for building home especially in urban areas therefore it is consider that constructing long apartment blocks is the good way to give homes istead of consuming alot of space . I totally agree with this statement because i believe in this way more people may able to get this facility and in the following pararaph i will explain in notion
To begin with first idea , if tall apartments will be contruct then cities may be more spacious along with that more appartment can be build and the people who face problem to get apartment then all of them can get .
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 4.0
The response addresses the prompt by agreeing with the statement that tall apartment blocks are the best way to provide enough homes in large cities. However, the task achievement is severely restricted by the length of the response. The text contains only 119 words, falling well short of the mandatory 250-word minimum. Because of this major under-length penalty, the ideas are severely underdeveloped, lacking concrete examples, detailed explanations, and a fully articulated position. Consequently, the task is only partially addressed, which aligns with Band 4.0 descriptors.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 4.0
The essay attempts a basic logical structure by introducing the topic and providing an opening body paragraph. However, Coherence and Cohesion are heavily impacted by the fragmented structure and abrupt stopping of the text. Paragraphing is attempted, but the second paragraph breaks off mid-thought ("in the following pararaph i will explain in notion"). Cohesive devices are minimal and mechanical, relying on basic connectors like "To begin with first idea". Referencing is at times unclear, leading to an overall lack of clear progression, which is characteristic of Band 4.0.
Lexical Resource: Band 4.0
The student displays a basic vocabulary suitable for simple communication, using terms such as "population", "urban areas", and "space". However, there is a high frequency of inappropriate word choices and spelling errors, such as "istead" instead of instead, "alot" instead of a lot, and "contruct" instead of constructed. The range of vocabulary is narrow and repetitive, preventing the precise expression of ideas. While meaning is occasionally conveyed, the errors strain the reader and reflect the Band 4.0 lexical profile.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.0
The text relies heavily on simple sentence structures alongside very basic attempts at complex sentences, such as "As population is increasing day by day it has become quite difficult...". There is an almost complete absence of correct punctuation, and numerous grammatical errors are present, including missing articles ("build home", "good way"), run-on sentences, and incorrect verb forms. These frequent errors often distort meaning and impede smooth reading, placing the grammatical performance firmly at Band 4.0.
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