Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-17

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 6.0)

With the advancement of technology, many people believe that the role of cinemas and theatres have been reduced because of the availability of every piece of entertainment online. While others still think that cinemas play vital role in economy and culture. This essay will shed lights on both aspects and suggests that the importance of cinematography has not been eradicated as it serves the purpose of increasing financial resources and enhance traditional aspects of the society.

It is regarded as true that nowadays cinemas are less popular among youth because of the accessability of films and entertainment online. People do not want to engage with hustles of buying tickets and making time for going to the cinema to watch a movie or film. They simply download it or watch it online. It does not only cost-effective but provide flexibility of time and space. With the help of technology, anyone can watch any type of movie at any place alone or with others. However, in the case of watching movie at cinema, one has to make a proper plan and arrange transport to reach cinema. And, if it involves a whole group then the mess is far more than just a management of time.

In contrast, cinemas and theatres allow fan to meet their favorite celebrities during the film premiere session. If the star is acting in a movie or drama, during its release date, production arrange a red carpet event or special screening to promote the movie or film. Fans and audience are allowed to meet the actors and actresses. In this way, cinemas and theatres provide place to make this whole event to happen. Also, there are different opportunities arranged in the cinemas for people who are interested in arts and cinematography. These approaches prove the significant role of cinemas and theatres in terms of economy and culture promotion in the form of digital art.

Undoubtfully online technology make it easier for people to entertain themselves at any hour or place, but I believe that technology cannot replace cinemas and theatres in any way. As cinemas and theatres have benefitted the society with more economy and improved culture effect.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses all parts of the prompt, discussing both views and providing a clear personal opinion. The ideas are relevant, such as the convenience of online streaming versus the social and economic benefits of physical venues. However, the development of these ideas is somewhat limited. For instance, the economic argument is mentioned but not fully explored with specific examples or deeper analysis. The position is consistent throughout the essay, and the conclusion effectively summarizes the writer's stance. To reach a higher band, the student should aim to provide more detailed supporting evidence for their arguments, particularly regarding the economic impact of cinemas.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is logically organized into clear paragraphs, each with a central theme. The progression of ideas is generally easy to follow. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'In contrast', 'However', and 'Undoubtfully', though some transitions feel a bit mechanical or repetitive. Referencing is generally clear, although the connection between sentences could be smoother in the second paragraph. The paragraphing is appropriate, with a clear introduction, two body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Overall, the structure supports the reader's understanding well, but more sophisticated linking words would improve the flow.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The range of vocabulary is adequate for the task. The student uses some topic-specific terms like 'cinematography', 'red carpet event', and 'special screening'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'engage with hustles' (should be 'hassles') and 'improved culture effect'. Additionally, there are minor errors in word formation, such as 'accessability' (accessibility). While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey the intended meaning, it lacks the precision and flexibility required for higher bands. Expanding the range of collocations and ensuring accurate word forms would enhance the score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The essay uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are frequent grammatical errors, such as subject-verb agreement issues ('the role of cinemas and theatres have been reduced' should be 'has been reduced') and missing articles ('in the case of watching movie' should be 'a movie'). Punctuation is generally functional, but there are some awkward phrasings that slightly impede the flow. The student demonstrates an attempt at complex structures, but these are often marred by minor errors. Increasing the frequency of error-free sentences and refining grammatical control will help improve this score.

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