Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-11-07

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

Some people say that in the digital age, theatres and cinemas are no longer important as people can watch all the entertainment they want online. Others argue that theatres and cinemas are still important both economically and culturally.

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Student answer (Band 5.5)

The statement claims that in recent age, theatres and cinemas are no longer necessary as people can easily watch all the entertainment they want online, while others argue that theatres and cinemas are still important both economically and culturally. In my viewpoint, I moslty agree with the statement where it asserts that theatres and cinemas are no longer important. Because everyone have their own electronic device and unlimited internet access in most part of the world. However, in some parts of the world, internet is not readily available, neither the electronic devices. Also, it is important to preserve the theatres. As unemployment rate might increase if theatres are suddenly closed.

First of all, in the digital age, starting from kids to old age, everyone have their personal electronic device with unlimited internet connection. So they can watch any contents they find interesting. Furthermore, theatres have fixed time zone, but people can watch a movie online in their free time with no restrictions. Additionally, there is no need to buy tickets and spend money, as users can freely access the contents online and at home.

On the contrary, theatres and cinemas are important, since they bring a nostalgic vibe, which is culturally important, as many theatres shows culture related movies, which young generation might avoid. Plus, in remote zone or developing countries, internet access and electronic devices are hard to get. Under those circumstances, theatres play a massive role in bringing enjoyment in sedentary or hectic life. In addition, for many people their primary source of income comes from the cinemas. So if they are closed it might drastically affect a country's economic condition.

In conclusion, some believes that theatres and cinemas are no longer important as people can watch all the entertainment they want online. But other asserts that it is required for both economic and culture. I largely agree with the claim that theatres and cinemas are no longer necessary as people has the ability to watch all the entertainment they want online. Because digital age is rapidly increasing with latest devices and fastest internet connection the world has ever witnessed. On the other hand, in some places cinemas hold a greater value, but I believe in the future those areas will flourish. As a result, theatres will be outdated.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5

You discuss both views and state a position, so the response addresses the main parts of the task. Your reasons for online entertainment include convenience, flexible viewing times and lower cost, while the opposing view is supported by cultural value, limited internet access and employment. However, the position is not fully consistent: you say you “mostly agree” that venues are no longer important, yet also argue that they should be preserved, and the conclusion predicts they will become outdated without resolving this tension. Several points are asserted rather than explained, such as the claim that theatres show culturally relevant films or that closure would affect a country’s economy. Develop these with a specific example and clarify how the economic and cultural arguments affect your final opinion.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The response has a recognisable structure: an introduction, separate paragraphs for the two views, and a conclusion. Connectors such as “First of all,” “On the contrary,” and “In conclusion” help signal the stages of the discussion. However, progression within paragraphs is sometimes list-like, with several points introduced by “Furthermore,” “Additionally,” and “Plus” but not linked through explanation. The conclusion repeats the opening position and adds a prediction about future development that is not established in the body. Some references are also unclear, for example “those areas” could refer to remote regions or places with limited internet. To improve, organise each paragraph around one central claim, explain its consequences, and use referencing and transitions that make the relationship between ideas explicit.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use enough topic-related vocabulary to communicate the main ideas, including “unlimited internet access,” “primary source of income,” “nostalgic vibe,” and “economic condition.” There are also attempts to use less common expressions, but several choices are inaccurate or unnatural and sometimes make the meaning less precise: “fixed time zone” for cinema schedules, “remote zone,” and “sedentary or hectic life.” Spelling and word-form errors such as “moslty” and “some believes” are noticeable. Repetition of “important,” “online,” and “theatres and cinemas” also limits range. Aim for precise collocations and vary key terms—for example, refer to “screening times,” “remote areas,” and “cultural heritage”—while checking spelling and whether a phrase sounds natural in context.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt a mix of simple and complex forms, including clauses with “as,” “since,” and “if,” and most of the argument remains understandable. However, errors in agreement and sentence construction recur. Examples include “everyone have” and “people has,” where the subject and verb do not agree, and “some believes” / “other asserts,” where plural subjects need plural verbs. “Because everyone have…” and the later “Because digital age…” are sentence fragments rather than complete sentences. The phrase “if they are closed it might…” also needs clearer punctuation between the conditional clause and main clause. Practise checking subject–verb agreement and ensure that each sentence has a complete main clause; combining ideas accurately will help demonstrate more controlled complex structures.

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