Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-11-10

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 5.0)

Statment illustrat that some people say cinemas are no longer important now but other do opposition with them and argue that cinemas are still important both economically and culturally .

Overall individual have two opinions related to cinemas half agree that these are not important due to other apps and gadets which they are using in home and watch all those expensive stuff easily in home .While on the other hand some people are in opposition and argue againts them because they think people who run cinemas are kind of bussnies for them through which there economy health is upgraded further its also culturally important most of the familes visit to cinemas when they are having a gathering which make a memorable moment .

According to my perspective now a days its good to watch movies online at home the reason behind this is its unsafe to visit cinemas further they are very costally and students cant afford them while the adults are not free to visit cinemas due to there job and busy routine only few couples visit cinemas twic a year i belive that cinemas should be closed mobile phones and other objects like projector are enough to get entertainment at home .

In conclusion ,The people who belive that cinemas are no more important they are right beacuse they are having other mutiple gadets to get entertainment at home with family and friends while people who think that they are still important are wrong because now a days people dont have much time to visit there.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0

You address both views and state a clear preference for watching films at home, especially in the paragraph beginning “According to my perspective.” You also give reasons, including cost, safety and people’s busy routines. However, the discussion is only partially developed: the economic and cultural importance of cinemas is mentioned, but not explained with a specific example, and the opposing view receives less support than your own. The claim that cinemas “should be closed” is stronger than the reasons provided and does not fully engage with why they may remain valuable. The response meets the stated length requirement; eight words copied from the task prompt were excluded from the count. To strengthen the response, explain each side more fully and support your position with a relevant example.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 4.5

The response has a recognisable structure: an introduction, a paragraph outlining the two views, a paragraph giving your opinion, and a conclusion. Basic linking expressions such as “while on the other hand” and “In conclusion” help signal relationships between ideas. However, progression within paragraphs is often difficult to follow because several points are joined into long, crowded sentences. The second paragraph shifts from household viewing to cinema businesses and family gatherings without clearly separating or developing these ideas. Some connections are also repetitive, particularly the repeated contrast between people who support and oppose cinemas. Use one main idea per paragraph, organise supporting reasons in a clear order, and make references such as “these” and “them” more precise.

Lexical Resource: Band 4.5

You use some vocabulary relevant to the topic, including “economically,” “culturally,” “entertainment,” “afford,” and “memorable moment.” These choices show an attempt to discuss more than just watching films. However, the range is limited and several spelling errors or imprecise expressions make the message less clear, such as “gadets,” “bussnies,” “costally,” and “mutiple.” Some phrases are also unnatural or vague: “there economy health is upgraded” does not clearly express the economic benefit, while “other apps and gadgets” could be described more precisely. Build a small set of accurate topic vocabulary, such as “streaming services,” “box-office revenue,” and “shared viewing experience,” and check spelling and collocations carefully.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt both simple statements and longer sentences with reasons and contrasts, for example, “the reason behind this is its unsafe to visit cinemas further they are very costally.” This shows an effort to connect ideas, but complex sentences are often faulty or run together, and frequent errors can make the reader work to understand the meaning. Examples include “some people say cinemas are no longer important now but other do opposition,” where the clause structure is incomplete, and “people who run cinemas are kind of bussnies for them,” where the relationships between clauses are unclear. There are also recurring problems with articles, agreement, possessives and punctuation. Practise building accurate sentences with one main clause and a clearly attached reason or contrast before combining several ideas.

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