Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-13
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 5.5)
Entertainment is the only way which connects people togther.Nowadays everything availabloes on online and differnt soruce of OTT plateforms. For some people this is like prons of the digital age but every prons have their own cones as well so a group of people think the theatres and cinemas are still important both economically and culturally. This is a quit debetable topic in incoming paragraphs i will discuss my view on both of this sides.
Firstly, Theaters and cinemas are one way for entertain peoples.But nowadays in digital era people find all the movies,seriers and any podcast on online at any plateforms.For some people staying at home with thier family and loved ones is very comferting. They love spending their time at home and watch the movie or anything in their own terms of comfert like they do not need to dress-up,go for theatres or try to reach at time at their own place they enjoy movie whenever they want. This is good for people who feel insecure to move out or who are introvert.
Alternavtivelly, Everything available on online plateforms can lead some more serious problem as well.The main issues faced by the theatres and cinemas owners.Online plateforms takeover their business and they suffer financally which is directly effect on economic. Sometimes not moving out from house can also create problems like depression,anxitey and self doubts. This effect culturally as well beacuse everyone enjoy their own personal space for entertainment socialing is completely gone so no family time no time with closed ones.
In closing, this is depend how people realy on digital technologies for thier entertainment. Every coins have two sides so yes this digital era harm economically and culturally. But with the proper managment it can be sloved.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response addresses both sides of the argument and provides a personal opinion, though the development is somewhat superficial. While you mention economic and cultural impacts, the arguments lack depth and specific examples. For instance, you mention that online platforms affect cinema owners financially, but you do not explain how or provide a concrete example. The position is clear, but the ideas are not fully extended. To improve, focus on providing more detailed explanations and specific real-world examples to support your claims, ensuring that each paragraph contributes significantly to the overall argument.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate, such as 'Alternavtivelly' and 'In closing'. Some transitions feel forced or repetitive. The logical flow between sentences is occasionally hindered by grammatical errors, making it difficult to follow the progression of ideas. To improve, work on using a wider variety of linking words and phrases more naturally, and ensure that each sentence logically follows the previous one to create a smoother, more coherent argument.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and contains frequent errors in spelling and word choice, such as 'availabloes', 'prons', 'cones', 'plateforms', and 'realy'. These errors sometimes make it difficult to understand the intended meaning. While you attempt to use topic-specific vocabulary like 'economically' and 'culturally', the overall range is restricted. To reach a higher band, you need to focus on accurate spelling and expanding your range of vocabulary to include more precise, academic terms rather than relying on basic or incorrectly spelled words.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay relies heavily on simple sentence structures, and there are frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, and word order throughout the text. Examples include 'Entertainment is the only way which connects people togther' and 'this is depend how people realy on'. Subject-verb agreement and article usage are inconsistent. While the meaning is generally conveyed, the high frequency of errors impacts the readability of the essay. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, subject-verb agreement, and proofreading for common grammatical slips.
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