Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-18

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 6.0)

During the last few decades, we have seen a phenomenal rise in people choosing to own a house rather than renting it to live in. It seems that people have a special place for a home in their hearts which encourage them to buy their own home. This essay will discuss the logical reasons behind this and provide my opinion at last whether it is a positive or negative situation.

One of the major reasons to own a house is the freedom to construct it as per your dream house. One can involve in the process of planning from the starting point and look after every minute detail that matters. Moreover, there is a lot more privacy when people live in their own home as there is no interference of neighbors. For instance, people nowadays love to have their own mini garden, terrace and parking area, which can only be available if a person owns the land.

However, renting a house or an apartment can also prove to be beneficial as there is less financial burden on an individual that results into investing saved money on some other field of interest or business. Another benefit is that people get beforehand constructed and furnished building according to their choice without wasting their time in planning for an architecture, interior design, paint and furniture of the house. Although, paying monthly rent can become burdensome for few families if they are financial background is not strong.

To recapitulate, I believe that both rented and private house have its own advantages and disadvantages. But, owning a house is more practical if one thinks about its long-term profit. Even I would also love to live in a home rather than any rented space.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses both parts of the prompt: reasons for home ownership and the writer's opinion on whether it is positive or negative. The reasons provided, such as freedom of design and privacy, are relevant. However, the development is somewhat limited; the discussion on renting feels slightly disconnected from the main argument, and the conclusion is brief. While the position is clear, the essay would benefit from more depth in explaining the long-term societal or economic implications of home ownership to reach a higher band. The ideas are relevant but could be extended further to provide a more comprehensive analysis.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, each with a clear focus. Cohesive devices such as 'Moreover', 'For instance', 'However', and 'To recapitulate' are used to guide the reader. However, some transitions are slightly mechanical, and the flow between the second and third paragraphs could be smoother. The referencing is generally clear, though the connection between the benefits of renting and the final opinion could be more tightly integrated. Overall, the progression of ideas is coherent, and paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different aspects of the argument.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing the writer to express ideas clearly. There are some attempts at less common collocations, such as 'phenomenal rise' and 'financial burden'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and phrasing, such as 'beforehand constructed' instead of 'pre-constructed' or 'ready-made', and 'if they are financial background is not strong' which is grammatically awkward. The range is sufficient to convey the intended meaning, but it lacks the precision and sophistication required for a higher band score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The essay uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors that persist throughout the text. Examples include 'One can involve in the process' (should be 'be involved'), 'there is no interference of neighbors' (should be 'from neighbors'), and 'both rented and private house have its own' (should be 'houses have their own'). These errors do not impede communication, but they indicate a lack of consistent control over complex structures, which is necessary for a higher band score.

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