Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-11-11

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

In some countries owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?

Student answer (Band 5.5)

In some countries owning a home rather than leasing one is very crucial for resident. I strongly agree with that statement as my vewpoint its a positive situation.

There are numerous people in the world living rented house. However, i thing buying a home provides a vast amount of benefits compared to renting one . For example They are living there own home so there is no need to pay every month. Also homeowners can decorate their house according their own taste also they can expand their house if they are willing to do that whereas you cant do these things in renting house or appartment as most of the landowner dont allow this things. Buying a home also makes you profit as it can be sell in the future .Some people might thing buying house is a big expense but the truth is it became a valueble asstets as soon as you buy it .

On the other hand renter residents face many difficulties for example sometime landowner force them to leave or they risesthe renting price . Also a renter have to pay rent every month . Moreover, they cant decorete the house according to their own taste . I think if anyone can afford to buy a house they should buy it however if you dont have enough money renting a house is also a good choice

In conclusion, i think homeowners get their best benefits while living as a owner which is the most positive sign . While renter have to endure severel things which make life more difficult.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5

You address both questions: you suggest that ownership offers control over the home and potential financial value, and you clearly regard this as positive. The examples about decorating, extending a property and avoiding rent are relevant. However, the explanation of why home ownership is especially important in some countries is not developed; the response mainly lists benefits that could apply anywhere. The claim that a home “can be sell in the future” for profit also needs qualification or support. Your position is present, but the opening phrase “I strongly agree with that statement” does not directly answer whether the situation is positive or negative. Explain the country-specific reasons and develop fewer points with clearer reasoning.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The response has a recognisable introduction, two body paragraphs and a conclusion, and the contrast introduced by “On the other hand” helps signal a shift to renters’ difficulties. The main ideas are generally understandable, but progression within paragraphs is often list-like: benefits are added with repeated “also,” while several points are joined in long, loosely punctuated sentences. Some connections are unclear, such as “I strongly agree with that statement” after a question asking for an opinion on whether the situation is positive or negative. Referencing is also occasionally confusing, for example “They are living there own home.” Use clearer topic sentences, separate distinct points, and vary linking expressions while ensuring each one shows the precise relationship between ideas.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use enough topic-related vocabulary to communicate the main ideas, including “homeowners,” “landowner,” “rent,” “decorate” and “expand.” There are also attempts at more specific expressions such as “a vast amount of benefits” and “valueble asstets.” However, spelling errors and inaccurate word forms are noticeable and sometimes make the reader pause: “vewpoint,” “risesthe,” “dec orete” (written as “decorete”), and “severel.” Some collocations are unnatural, including “renter residents,” “living rented house” and “get their best benefits.” Aim for accurate, natural combinations rather than adding ambitious wording; proofreading spelling and choosing standard phrases such as “tenants” and “property value” would make the argument clearer.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt both simple statements and longer sentences with contrast, such as the sentence beginning “Buying a home also makes you profit” and the comparison using “whereas.” However, the range is limited, and complex sentences are often not controlled accurately. Examples include “there is no need to pay every month,” where the subject and meaning are unclear, “a renter have to pay,” and “it can be sell,” which has an incorrect verb form. Articles, plurals and agreement also need attention in phrases such as “for resident,” “in renting house” and “landowner dont allow this things.” Punctuation and sentence boundaries are inconsistent, particularly where several ideas run together. Practise accurate sentence patterns and check agreement, articles and verb forms before adding complexity.

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