Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-08
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 modern era of the people watch theatres and cinemas as compared to watch online. Some people argue that theatres and cinemas are important both economically and culturally. It is often argued that digital age watch theatres in online. While others believe that it is important economically and culture. This essay discussed both perspective.
On the one hand, many people believe that watching movies in the cinemas not in the online. In the modern generation is prefer to theatres because young people want to go to cinemas because their good environment and enjoy a lot of different things and also gaining experience. Many people also go their to shared experience with their family and friends. And the interaction of other people become strong. For Instance when a new movie launch many youngsters go to the cinemas to watch there movie.
On the other hand, other argue that it is important both economically and culturally they believe that because this is the wasting of time and economy. It is not a good thing for children instead of they watch the movie in online. In many audience says it is the wasting of travel expenses and fuel consumption. This approach offers greater long-term benefits. In conclusion, although both views have their own merits. I believe that digital age is watching movie to the cinemas instead of online. To conclude, both arguments are valid however, I strongly believe that all the entertainment is watching on the screen as it provides more advantages for individuals and society.
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 provides an opinion, but the development is inconsistent. The introduction is confusing and fails to clearly outline the two perspectives. While the body paragraphs attempt to discuss the importance of cinemas and the benefits of online viewing, the arguments are often repetitive and lack depth. For instance, the claim that cinemas are 'wasting of time' is not well-supported or logically linked to the economic argument. Furthermore, the student's final opinion is contradictory, as the conclusion states both that they believe in cinemas and then immediately switches to supporting online entertainment. This lack of clarity in the position significantly impacts the overall task response.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the progression of ideas is frequently disjointed. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'On the one hand' and 'On the other hand', but they are often applied mechanically or incorrectly. For example, the transition into the second body paragraph is abrupt, and the concluding sentences are repetitive and confusing. Referencing is sometimes unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the writer's train of thought. The overall structure lacks the logical flow required for higher bands, as the ideas within paragraphs do not always connect smoothly to the main topic sentence.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and often repetitive, which restricts the ability to convey complex ideas. There are frequent errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'digital age watch theatres in online' and 'wasting of travel expenses'. The student relies on basic vocabulary and struggles to use more precise or academic terminology. While the meaning is generally discernible, the lack of variety and the persistent errors in word formation (e.g., 'theatres and cinemas as compared to watch online') mean that the lexical range is only minimally adequate for the task.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a high frequency of grammatical errors that often impede clarity. There are persistent issues with sentence structure, such as 'In the modern era of the people watch theatres', which is grammatically incoherent. Subject-verb agreement, article usage, and prepositional errors are pervasive throughout the text. While there is an attempt to use complex structures, these are almost always faulty, leading to confusion. The majority of sentences contain errors, and the lack of control over basic syntax prevents the essay from reaching a higher band score.
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