Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-11-14

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)

In the contemporary world, this essay describe the digital age of drama shows and cinema is not longer crucial because everyone can see the drama and movie on his mobile phone and other argue that it is important both economically and culturally.

In my perspective thet theaters and cinemas are important because in the cinema hall show the latest movie that do not upload in the mobile phone and the other reason is that in the cinema, screen is big and we enjoy the movie together. For instance, my universities fellows plan watch movie and we go to the cinema take some snacks and enjoy very well.

On the other hand some argue that it is not important because everyone have different taste of movie and do not not watch with any other person. They said that in cinema we have no privacy and do not enjoy fully. For example, my favorite movie in horror movies and my best friend like funny movies, so we have different choices.

In conclude, watch movie and drama in the cinema are still important both economically and culturally.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0

You give a clear opinion that theatres and cinemas remain important, and you include a reason and personal example: watching a new film on a large screen with university friends. You also present the opposing view through different tastes and a preference for privacy. However, the task asks you to discuss both the online-entertainment argument and the economic and cultural importance of venues. The online view is only briefly described, while the economic and cultural points are not explained or supported. Your conclusion repeats your position rather than drawing the discussion together. The response is also below the required 250 words, which limits how fully you can develop and support the ideas. Explain each side more fully and add relevant examples before concluding.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The response has a recognisable structure: an introduction, a paragraph supporting cinemas, a paragraph presenting the opposing view, and a conclusion. Phrases such as “On the other hand” help signal the change in viewpoint, and the examples generally follow the points they illustrate. However, progression within the paragraphs is limited, and several ideas are placed together without enough explanation of how they connect. The introduction is difficult to follow, while “In conclude” does not form a clear concluding transition. Some linking is also repetitive, particularly the repeated use of “because” and “for example.” Use clearer topic sentences and connect each reason to its consequence, while varying transitions and making references between sentences more precise.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use enough topic-related vocabulary to communicate the basic discussion, including “digital age,” “cinema,” “privacy,” and “different choices.” The personal example also makes the meaning of your preferences understandable. However, the range is limited and several word choices or combinations sound unnatural, such as “drama shows,” “not longer crucial,” and “enjoy the movie together.” Repetition of “movie,” “important,” and “cinema” also restricts precision. Some errors make the reader pause to interpret the intended meaning, although the main ideas remain accessible. Build a wider set of accurate expressions for online viewing, shared experiences, and the cultural or economic role of venues, and check collocations when revising.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt both simple statements and longer sentences, including a contrast introduced by “On the other hand” and a reason introduced by “because.” However, the range remains limited, and errors occur frequently in basic sentence patterns, agreement, verb forms, and articles. For example, “this essay describe” has subject–verb disagreement, while “everyone have” should use a singular verb. In “my universities fellows plan watch movie,” several grammatical elements are missing, making the sentence difficult to process. The opening sentence also lacks a clear grammatical structure. Practise building accurate simple sentences first, then extend them with subordinate clauses. Check verb agreement, infinitives after verbs such as “plan,” and articles before singular countable nouns.

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