Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-11-13

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 6.0)

The matter at hand is, some individuals say in the digital age, theatres and cinemas are in fact no longer relevant as we all can watch all the forms of entertainment we need to watch online while some other persons beg to differ that stance and state it is still important economically and culturally.

Firstly, those who think that theatres and cinemas are old school probably have a point because, from the comfort of our rooms, with our phones and data connection we can watch almost anything we want to, all we need is access to the right source. With various streaming platforms like youtube, primevideos, netflix, to mention a few any movie, play or musicals can be enjoyed. There is no need to leave your comfort zone, no need to book tickets, fuel the car or get a cab, think of the perfect outfit and the likes. The whole world can be viewed from the comfort of our houses now that the world is a global village. We can potentially have access to any content with the little device in our hands that helps with our everyday life.

Moving on to the second point of view, that claim physical theatres and cinemas are still very much important not just to the people but to culture and the economy. Theatres and cinemas bring people together, considering where the world is going today, there is a constant reduction in people interaction, people do not know how to have small talk, people are unaware of their roots. What could be a better way to tell a person or a group of persons about thier culture than a typical physical play. While for the economic impact, i believe it could be a fund raising opportunity, Take for instance telling a rich man that has live his whole life in a foreign land about his cultural heritage, he can be moved to raise an epic donation or make a huge impact in the community.

In conclusion, i pledge my allegiance to those who believe theatres and cinemas are important. It helps us get out of our comfort zoe a bit, breathe fresh air, bond with our loved ones over activities that are not the typical day to day tv watching in the living room, get to see a movie with other people in a bigger viewing room and everyone can exclaim at various interval and evenn make new friends outside what we have everyother day.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

You address both views and make your own position clear in the conclusion: you support the continued importance of theatres and cinemas. The first body paragraph gives relevant practical reasons for online entertainment, such as convenience and avoiding travel or ticket-booking. The second paragraph also raises cultural connection and economic benefits. However, these points are not developed equally: the economic argument is speculative, and the example of a wealthy person donating after learning about cultural heritage does not clearly show the broader economic contribution of venues. The cultural point about reduced interaction is relevant but would benefit from a specific example. Explain more directly how cinemas and theatres support jobs, local businesses, or cultural preservation, and connect each example to your argument.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The response has a clear overall structure: an introduction, one paragraph for each view, and a conclusion that states your opinion. Signposting such as “Firstly,” “Moving on to the second point of view,” and “In conclusion” makes the progression easy to follow, and the ideas within the online-entertainment paragraph are generally ordered logically. This meets the lower-band expectation for coherent arrangement and shows some of the flexibility associated with stronger cohesion. However, transitions can feel formulaic, and some sentences accumulate several loosely connected points, particularly in the conclusion. References such as “that claim” and “it” are not always precise. Use clearer links between claims and examples, and divide long lists into focused sentences to make the progression more controlled.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

You use an adequate range of vocabulary for the topic, including “streaming platforms,” “cultural heritage,” “economic impact,” and “global village.” These choices help communicate both sides of the discussion, and the meaning is generally clear. You also attempt more expressive phrases, such as “get out of our comfort zone” and “bring people together.” At times, however, wording is informal or imprecise for an academic essay: “old school,” “a rich man,” and “epic donation” weaken the tone or specificity. There are also spelling and word-form slips, including “thier” and “everyother.” Aim for more precise academic collocations and check spelling carefully; for example, describe venues’ contribution to employment or local economies rather than relying on a vague claim about fundraising.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, including clauses introduced by “because” and “while,” and most of the argument remains understandable. Some errors in grammar and punctuation do not prevent the reader from following your meaning. For example, the opening sentence is a comma splice, and “those who think … probably have a point because, from the comfort of our rooms” has awkward punctuation around the clause. There are also errors in agreement and verb forms, such as “any movie, play or musicals can be enjoyed” and “a rich man that has live his whole life.” Capitalisation of “I” is inconsistent. Work on sentence boundaries, subject–verb agreement, and accurate verb forms, then proofread punctuation and capital letters.

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