Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-09
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)
yes, i am totally agree with this that theatre are not much important to watch a movie because the theater charge a lot for the simple movie and they also wait for the movie most of the theatres also having a bad staff and if the person wants to buy a ticket they have to wait for so long time and in theatre the canteen was so expensive the mediocre family can't afford it and theatre also didn't allow to bring food in theatre and in movie half time is for the adds which is not necessary as day by day the technology increase some apps launched for example prime and Netflix they just having a miner fees to log in and you can see all new movies and good series on these apps and enjoy the food it is very relaxing for the people that all can watch movie with not much expensive
But in that sense the theatre can't go so long if the people don't see a movie in theatre and some people also wants some enjoyment and outing some people can't see movie home it is cultural of people to watch a new movie in the theatre with some popcorns and nachos the screen was also big so they totally enjoy but the theatre also have to change some rules for the comfort of people
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.5
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, which significantly impacts the development of ideas. While both sides of the argument are mentioned, the discussion is superficial and lacks depth. The student provides a personal opinion, but it is not clearly structured or sustained throughout the essay. The arguments regarding economic and cultural importance are underdeveloped, and the response relies heavily on personal grievances about cinema prices rather than a balanced academic discussion. To improve, the student must expand on the broader implications of the topic and ensure the essay reaches the required length to allow for full development of all task parts.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay lacks clear paragraphing, appearing as two long, dense blocks of text. There is a lack of cohesive devices; the sentences are mostly linked by 'and', which creates a run-on effect. The logical progression of ideas is difficult to follow because there are no clear transitions between the two opposing views or the introduction of the writer's opinion. The use of referencing is also weak, making it hard to track the flow of the argument. To improve, the student should use clear paragraph breaks and a variety of linking words such as 'furthermore', 'however', 'consequently', and 'on the other hand' to guide the reader through the argument.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite basic and repetitive, relying on simple terms like 'good', 'bad', and 'big'. There are several instances of awkward word choices and non-standard phrasing, such as 'theatre can't go so long' and 'miner fees'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to discuss the topic with any degree of precision or academic tone. To improve, the student should focus on learning topic-specific collocations related to media and economics, and avoid informal language like 'canteen' or 'apps' when a more formal term like 'digital streaming platforms' would be more appropriate.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that impede readability. There are significant issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'theatre are', 'theatre also didn't allow'), missing articles, and incorrect tense usage. The sentence structures are predominantly simple or poorly constructed compound sentences. Punctuation is almost entirely absent, with long strings of clauses connected by 'and', which makes the text difficult to parse. To improve, the student needs to focus on basic sentence construction, proper use of articles, and the correct application of punctuation to separate distinct ideas, as well as attempting more complex sentence structures.
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