Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-03
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 4.0)
Today in the digital age,anything anyone want watch is available on internet.so the theatres and cinemas are not much important as in past.according to my experience and observation theaters and cinemas are not much important.
Firstly people go to theaters and cinemas for entertainment purposes but now there is no need to go to theaters and cinemas and buy tickets.Any movie do you want to watch is available on internet and on your one click you can watch it.
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AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 3.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 3.0
The response is significantly under-length, failing to meet the 250-word minimum requirement. Consequently, the task is only partially addressed. The essay fails to discuss both views as requested, focusing only on the argument that cinemas are no longer important. There is no mention of the economic or cultural significance of these venues, and the student's own opinion is not clearly developed or supported with relevant examples. The response is far too brief to demonstrate the ability to develop an argument, resulting in a very limited response to the prompt.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0
The essay lacks a clear structure. While there is a brief attempt at an introduction and a 'firstly' to signal a point, the lack of a conclusion and the extremely limited development of ideas make it difficult to follow a logical progression. Paragraphing is absent, and the use of cohesive devices is minimal and mechanical. The text ends abruptly with an incomplete sentence, which further disrupts the flow and coherence of the writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.0
The vocabulary is very basic and repetitive. Phrases such as 'entertainment purposes' and 'not much important' are used, which lack the precision and range required for an academic task. There is no attempt to use less common or topic-specific vocabulary related to the cultural or economic impact of cinemas. The word choice is functional but insufficient to express complex ideas, and the limited length prevents the demonstration of a wider lexical range.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The grammar is characterized by frequent errors and a very limited range of sentence structures. There are significant issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'anything anyone want watch'), missing articles, and incorrect punctuation. The sentence construction is simplistic, and the lack of complex structures limits the score. The errors are frequent and occasionally impede the clarity of the message, such as in the phrase 'on your one click you can watch it'.
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