Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 12 · 2026-08-30
IELTS Writing Task 2 question
In many places, new homes are needed, but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there.
What is your opinion about this?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Student answer (Band 5.0)
The last two decades have seen enormous change in rural area. people make new building in countryside. some people believe that we have to save the countryside area. In my perspective, I agree with this view point we should do not build more building in countryside. I will explain you with appropriate example further.
In this era we see all country are facing many problems. But, environment is most increasing problem in the world. if we want to take fresh air we have to save rural area. For instance, In the rural area there are many trees available to maintain the air quality. Also, Different types of fresh vegetables, that make human body healthy. so, there are many parks to save countryside. In fact, authority should take some rules for that. in rural area no one can make building.
On the other hand, In this era we can see the population of our country increasing faster. Now a days people do not want to stay in rural area. they need some good education, medical, entertainment, and job opportunity. thus, they want to stay in city area. consequently, city have no enough space.
In conclution,
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.5
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, reaching only 194 words. Consequently, the development of ideas is significantly curtailed. While you state a clear position in the introduction, the arguments provided are underdeveloped. For instance, the point about 'fresh air' and 'vegetables' is mentioned but not logically connected to the housing debate in a sophisticated way. The conclusion is incomplete, consisting only of the word 'In conclution,'. Because the response is significantly under-length and lacks a proper conclusion, it does not fully address all parts of the task.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. While you use some cohesive devices like 'For instance', 'Also', and 'On the other hand', they are often used mechanically or incorrectly. The lack of a completed conclusion disrupts the overall flow of the argument. Referencing is sometimes unclear, such as in the sentence 'authority should take some rules for that', where the antecedent is vague. The structure is fragmented, and the abrupt ending prevents a coherent summary of your position.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. You frequently use basic terms like 'make', 'countryside', and 'area'. There is little attempt to use less common or topic-specific vocabulary (e.g., 'urban sprawl', 'environmental preservation', 'infrastructure'). Errors in word choice, such as 'make new building' instead of 'construct new buildings' or 'increasing problem' instead of 'growing concern', are frequent. While the meaning is generally conveyed, the range is insufficient to express complex ideas with precision.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay relies heavily on simple sentence structures. There are frequent grammatical errors, including missing articles ('in rural area'), incorrect verb forms ('we should do not build'), and punctuation issues. Subject-verb agreement is also inconsistent, such as 'city have no enough space'. Complex sentence structures are attempted but are often faulty, which impacts the clarity of your writing. Frequent errors in basic grammar and sentence construction are noticeable throughout the text.
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