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)

There is a rapidly growing urgency to possess a home instead of just renting one. There are several causes for this such as long-term financial gains and inheritance. I personally believe that this has its advantages and disadvantages but the good sides outweigh the drawbacks.

Nowadays, purchasing a house has become not only a necessity for a family, but also an investment opportunity. With the growth of inflation rates and renting prices, a growing number of people have opt for buying a house and giving them up for a rent. This provides people with a steady monthly income, securing a safety net for their future generations. Moreover, these properties and possessions not only do not lose their value but become increasingly more expensive, which might be a great opportunity for the future generation . For instance, the same property that our grandparents acquired sixty years ago, are more than five times their price due to current economical situation.

I strongly believe that this trend has numerous advantages. Firstly, people acquire an asset which they can always use as a shelter for their families. Moreover, this proves to be an opportunity for them to have an income alongside their usual work. However, this also has its downsides. A huge demand for houses and apartments can cause an immense price increase in the market which can affect the economy negatively.

In conclusion, purchasing a house has been an overall positive inclination in a financial way. Although there are some drawbacks to this, the positive sides far exceed them.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses all parts of the prompt, identifying reasons for home ownership and providing a clear opinion on whether it is a positive or negative situation. The ideas are relevant, such as financial security and investment potential. However, the development is somewhat limited; for instance, the point about 'inheritance' mentioned in the introduction is not expanded upon in the body paragraphs. While the position is clear, the discussion of the 'negative' side is brief and could have been more thoroughly explored to achieve a higher band. Overall, the response is well-focused on the task requirements.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate different ideas. Cohesive devices such as 'Moreover', 'Firstly', and 'In conclusion' are used to guide the reader through the argument. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and the referencing in the second paragraph ('giving them up for a rent') is slightly awkward. The progression of ideas is generally smooth, though the link between the introduction's mention of inheritance and the subsequent paragraphs is missing, which slightly affects the overall flow.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task. You use some good collocations like 'financial gains', 'investment opportunity', and 'steady monthly income'. There are some minor inaccuracies, such as 'giving them up for a rent' (should be 'renting them out') and 'positive inclination' (which is not the most natural choice here). While you attempt to use some less common vocabulary, the range is somewhat restricted. To improve, focus on more precise academic collocations and avoid slightly unnatural phrasing to demonstrate a more sophisticated command of the language.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The essay demonstrates a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as subject-verb agreement issues (e.g., 'the same property... are more than five times their price') and minor errors with articles and prepositions (e.g., 'for a rent'). While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. You have attempted complex structures, but they are not always error-free. Focusing on proofreading for subject-verb agreement and article usage would significantly improve the accuracy of your writing.

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