Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-10-11

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)

In this essay, I am going to discuss about the best way to provide enough homes in larges cities. Building tall aparment blocks can be a viable solution but I largely disagree that this is the best one. In my opinion, rather than building tall apartments, improving the facilities in the villages is the best approach.

Proponents contend that building high apartment blocks can resolve the limitation of flats in the big cities. But in reality this approach can be a double-edged sword. By having more tall buildings, the number of flats are going to increase for sure but on the flip side it is going to be harmful for the environment. However, even if people starts to construct only the high apartment-buildings still the number of flats are going to be limited whereas the number of residents in the big cities are rising everyday.

Dhaka city is a great example of why building tall apartment blocks is not the best solution for providing enough homes. Every year almost 20 thousand new families move to Dhaka city and the number is increasing day by day. As a result, to ensure sufficient accommodations, most of the building are now atleast 7 storied but the house rents are still very high according the demand . However, the reason behind a large number of people migrating to Dhaka city is that the villages are not developed like Dhaka yet. It is not easy to access the amenities like schools and hospitals in the countrysides. Also, on the other hand, it is easier to get employment in Dhaka compared to the rural areas. This is the same scenario for other large cities as well and if these problems can be resolved, people will be less tend to shift to from small towns. Following that, it will be possible to provide enough houses in large cities.

In conclusion, ensuring all kind of facillities in the villages is the best approach to make sure the sufficient number of homes for the residents of cities.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.5

Your position is clear from the introduction: you largely disagree that tall apartment blocks are the best solution and argue for improving village facilities. You address the opposing view and support your argument with the example of Dhaka, including migration, rents, access to services and employment. This gives the response relevant support and covers the main parts of the question. However, some reasoning is asserted rather than fully explained: for example, you say tall buildings harm the environment without specifying how, and the claim that their capacity will remain limited is not developed. The proposed alternative could also be linked more explicitly to how it would ease housing pressure in cities. More precise explanation and development would strengthen the argument.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The essay has a clear overall structure: an introduction states your view, the body paragraphs consider the opposing case and develop the Dhaka example, and the conclusion restates your position. The progression from urban housing pressure to rural underdevelopment is generally understandable. You also use linking expressions such as “However,” “As a result,” and “In conclusion.” At times, though, these transitions feel mechanical or do not clearly mark the relationship between ideas; “However” is used repeatedly, including where the contrast is not fully explained. The long Dhaka paragraph contains several points—migration, rent, services and jobs—that would be easier to follow if divided or more clearly connected. Sharper referencing and more varied transitions would improve cohesion.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use a relevant range of topic vocabulary, including “apartment blocks,” “sufficient accommodations,” “amenities,” “employment,” and “rural areas,” so the main ideas are communicated. There are also attempts at less common phrasing, such as “double-edged sword,” although it is not fully precise in this context. Noticeable spelling and word-choice problems limit accuracy: “larges,” “aparment,” “facillities,” and “atleast” should be corrected, while “house rents” and “less tend to shift to from” are unnatural or unclear. Some expressions are also repetitive, particularly “big cities” and “number of flats.” Aim for accurate collocations and a wider set of precise terms for housing, migration and rural development.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt a mix of simple and complex sentences, including clauses with “whereas,” “even if,” and “if,” and the overall meaning is usually clear. However, some errors in agreement, verb forms, articles and sentence construction remain. For example, “the number of flats are going to increase” should use a singular verb, and “people starts to construct” needs a plural verb form. In “people will be less tend to shift,” the structure is faulty; a natural form would be “people will be less likely to move.” The sentence beginning “However, even if…” also needs clearer punctuation and a more complete structure. Greater control of these patterns, alongside varied complex sentences, would make the argument more fluent.

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