Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)

Some people believes that in coming generations theaters and cinemas are no longer important as people can watch everything in their equipments or online and others say bhot are still important economically and culturally. In this essay we will discuss bhot side of arguments with considering my personal opinion in the end with some relevant examples.

To begin with, current or upcoming time and it is absolutely true that people watch all the entertainment online but that all want to go cinema's but due to work they are unable to go. However, its save time, money, and our eyes from theatres screen lights and online people enjoy with their families with zero cost because they have their data balance or WiFi at home to watch or download large size movies and folders that's all tye benefits of this side.

On the other side, people those believe its still important in coming time they are also correct in their mindset because every movie release on cinema's and then earn money ratherthan watching online and people also love to see these things in large screen with their friends or family and that's called family time and day or night out and its true theaters have different wibes to see something with full interest and interaction.

To recapitulate, I believe that cinema's and theatres have different personalities and plenty of enjoy with family. I also support with that statment you still important for bhot economically and culturally with considering all points of view on this topic and my personal opinion.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0

You address both views and state your preference for theatres and cinemas, mentioning online convenience and savings as well as the large screen, family outings, and economic value of cinema releases. However, the discussion is only partial: the economic and cultural importance is asserted rather than explained, and the online-viewing argument is difficult to follow in places, such as “that all want to go cinema's but due to work they are unable to go.” Your opinion appears mainly in the conclusion, so it is not consistently clear throughout. The response is also three words below the required 250-word minimum. Develop each side with clearer reasons and a specific example, and state your position directly in the introduction.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The response has a recognisable structure: an introduction, one paragraph for each view, and a conclusion. Transitions such as “To begin with,” “On the other side,” and “To recapitulate” help signal the stages of the discussion. However, progression within paragraphs is uneven, and several ideas are joined into long, unclear sentences. For example, the first body paragraph moves from online viewing to work commitments, then savings and family viewing without clearly showing how these points connect. Repeated references to “this side” and “people” also make links less precise. Use shorter, more focused sentences and organise each paragraph around one main reason, followed by an explanation or example.

Lexical Resource: Band 4.5

You use some relevant topic vocabulary, including “economically,” “culturally,” “large screen,” and “family time,” so the reader can identify the subject of the essay. However, the range is limited and several inaccurate or informal choices make meaning less clear. Phrases such as “different wibes,” “plenty of enjoy,” and “in their equipments” are not natural in this context; spelling errors such as “bhot,” “tye,” and “statment” also distract the reader. Some wording is repetitive, particularly “important” and “people.” Build a more precise set of expressions for discussing access, shared experiences, and cultural value, and check spelling and collocations before submitting.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt both simple and longer sentence forms, including a contrast between the two views and a concluding statement. However, complex sentences are often faulty, and errors in agreement, articles, verb forms, and sentence construction can make the reader work to understand your meaning. For example, “Some people believes” has subject–verb disagreement, while “every movie release on cinema's” has an incorrect verb form and an unclear grammatical pattern. The opening sentence also combines several ideas without a clear structure. Practise building accurate sentences with one main clause and a clearly connected supporting clause, and check agreement and verb forms. More reliable sentence control will make your arguments easier to follow.

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