Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-11-03

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)

Many people argue that it is the best way to provide enough homes in large cities of a country is to build or construct tall apartment blocks.This essay will discuss both views before explaining why I strongly disagree with that statement.

In large cities, there will be enough space to build home not tall but enough for living for all the families living there.Because tall apartment blocks often blockes natural air as they stand one by one and also make it look populous.For example, the city I live in is the second largest city of my country,Bangladesh and we do not have only tall apartment blocks here.We have balanced apartment blocks, Some are tall and some are short but spacious.The city looks more beautiful and convenient in this way.That is why I believe, to provide enough homes it is not necessary to build tall apartment blocks.

On the other hand, building tall apartment blocks save space as in an apartment block there will be several apartment where a larger number of families can stay and it will save land.For example, in one land, there will be one apartment block and it will allow many apartments or homes for people living or moving in that city.

However, even though building tall apartment blocks have benefits, I believe it is not the best way to provide enough homes in large cities.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 4.5

Your position is clear: you strongly disagree that tall apartment blocks are the best solution, and you give relevant points about air, appearance and land use. The Bangladesh example adds some personal context, while the opposing point that high-rise buildings accommodate more families shows awareness of another view. However, the ideas are brief and not fully explained; for instance, the claim that there is enough space for lower homes is not supported with evidence or a clear explanation of how this would meet demand. The conclusion repeats your position rather than drawing the reasoning together. The response is 209 words, so it is 41 words below the 250-word minimum; this limits the development of your argument. Develop each main point with explanation and a specific example.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 4.5

The response has a recognisable structure, with an introduction, a paragraph presenting your main view, a contrasting point and a conclusion. Linking phrases such as “For example,” “On the other hand” and “However” help signal relationships between ideas. However, progression is limited: the first body paragraph combines space, air quality and appearance without clearly showing how these points connect, and the opposing argument is not followed by a developed response to it. Some transitions feel mechanical, particularly the shift from your disagreement to “On the other hand.” Several sentences run together without adequate spacing or punctuation, making the organisation harder to follow. To improve, give each paragraph one clear purpose, order its supporting details logically, and use referencing and transitions to show how each point advances your argument.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use enough topic-related vocabulary to communicate the main ideas, including “apartment blocks,” “natural air,” “spacious” and “save space.” There are also attempts at more formal phrasing, such as “provide enough homes” and “strongly disagree.” However, the range is limited and some word choices or forms are inaccurate or repetitive. “Populous” does not naturally describe the visual effect of buildings, and “blockes” is misspelled; “balanced apartment blocks” is also unclear. Repeated use of “tall apartment blocks” and “homes” limits variety. Aim for precise collocations and a wider set of terms for housing and urban planning, such as “high-rise developments,” “housing capacity” and “urban density.” Check spelling and word forms carefully so your intended meaning is immediately clear.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt both simple and more complex sentences, including a contrast clause beginning “even though” and a reason introduced by “Because.” These attempts show some range, and the overall meaning can usually be understood. However, errors are frequent, and complex structures are often not controlled. The opening sentence has an incorrect construction (“it is the best way … is to build”), while “there will be enough space to build home” has problems with articles and number. Subject–verb agreement is also inconsistent in “building tall apartment blocks save space” and “blocks have benefits.” Sentence boundaries and punctuation need attention: several sentences run together, and the capitalisation after commas is inconsistent. Practise accurate sentence patterns, agreement, articles and plural forms, then proofread punctuation and sentence boundaries.

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