Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-06
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)
Nowadys, young youth prefer to watching movie from the internet and it is very convenet. so that
few people think cenemas and theatre are lees important tody. while, others argue that cinams and theatres are still significant fror economically and culturally.
on the one hand, some people think that cinemas and theatres are not important because of human are watching moveis and entertainments through the internet and thay watch any time at home , during travel and they have option to pause and cut some content when they do not like. In addition , it is cheper then the cinemas. It gives pltforms like Netflix, You Tube, Hostar, so they can use it free of cost. for instance : internet gives people more flexibility and people who do not want move from outside for watching it , also it saves rent and human can not stay in the line.
On the other hand, some individual argue that cinemas and teatres are still important.it gives unique experieance , wider screen and better sound quality, this things attrects human. Moreover, it boost economey gives more job opprtunity such as acctor, servents also it shows culture Inaddition human makes memories with friend and femily . For example: wathching movies on theter with friend and femily makes more exiting and enjoyeble rather then the watching alone.
TO conclude, both things have their own addwantages. in my opinion people should be used
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response addresses both views and attempts to provide an opinion, but the conclusion is incomplete, leaving the position underdeveloped. The essay is also under the 250-word minimum, which negatively impacts the development of ideas. While the main points regarding convenience versus the cultural experience of cinemas are relevant, the lack of a fully articulated opinion and the insufficient length prevent a higher score. To improve, ensure all parts of the prompt are fully addressed and expand on your arguments with more detailed examples to meet the word count requirement.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate, such as the awkward transition 'while, others argue'. Referencing is sometimes unclear, and the flow between sentences is occasionally disjointed. The conclusion is abrupt and fails to provide a logical summary of the preceding arguments. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of linking words more naturally and ensure that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence that connects back to the main thesis.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, with frequent spelling errors such as 'nowadys', 'convenet', 'cenemas', 'cheper', and 'teatres'. These errors occasionally make the text difficult to read. While you attempt to use some topic-specific vocabulary like 'economically' and 'culturally', the range is insufficient to express complex ideas with precision. To improve, work on expanding your vocabulary related to media and entertainment and pay closer attention to spelling and word formation to ensure your writing is professional and clear.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response relies heavily on simple sentence structures, and there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, such as 'human are watching moveis' and 'it boost economey'. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the placement of commas and spaces. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar and sentence construction limits the score. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement, correct article usage, and practicing more complex sentence structures to demonstrate greater control over English grammar.
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