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)
Nowadays, there is an ongoing debate about whether theatres and cinemas still hold importance, or not. This essay will examine both perspectives before giving my opinion.
To begin with, one of the major reasons for reduction in preference of theatres is internet. People find it very convenient by sitting comfortably on their couch and stream thousands of movies and TV shows. For instance, Netflix is a great platform that offers wide range of movies, and anyone can easily access to it at anytime. It is very cost effective, people do not have to pay for heavy ticket charges. Hence, people prefer online streaming as it offers flexibility and convenience.
On the other hand, supporters of cinemas believe that these are great source of income, as people can earn a lot of money by working in cinemas and installing food stalls, facilitating and serving the audiences. When more people pay for the tickets, the tax amount goes in to the country’s revenue and economy flourish. Theatres hold a significant importance in displaying the cultures and traditions of countries. By arranging various cultural programmes and stage dramas depicting our heritage is a great way to attract audiences and helps in understanding the country’s identity. For instance, in Lok Virsa Islamabad cultural events are organised in theatres to display various provincial dramas in different languages.
From my perspective, people should choose the entertainment that they find more convenient and cost-effective. Some lower-income class can not afford ticket charges. Theatres and cinemas owner should reduce ticket rates so that everyone can get the chance to enjoy there.
In conclusion, although cinemas and theatres hold significance in terms of culture and growing economy, online entertainment is more convenient and is preferred by people as they do not have to pay for the tickets. I believe people should choose most flexible option for them.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response addresses both sides of the argument and provides a personal opinion. However, the development of ideas is somewhat uneven. While the economic and cultural arguments for cinemas are clear, the personal opinion section is slightly underdeveloped and focuses more on ticket pricing than the broader cultural or social value of the experience. The position is clear throughout, but the depth of analysis could be improved by exploring the unique 'experience' of cinema-going versus the convenience of streaming, rather than just focusing on cost-effectiveness. Overall, it meets the requirements of the task well.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5
The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the two viewpoints. Cohesive devices such as 'To begin with', 'On the other hand', and 'In conclusion' are used effectively to guide the reader. However, some transitions are slightly mechanical, and the referencing within sentences could be smoother. For instance, the link between the economic argument and the cultural argument in the second body paragraph is a bit abrupt. Overall, the progression of ideas is clear and easy to follow.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, with some attempts at less common items like 'flourish' and 'depicting'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'access to it at anytime' (should be 'access it at any time') and 'economy flourish' (should be 'economy flourishes'). The range is sufficient to convey meaning clearly, but it lacks the precision and sophistication required for higher bands. The repetition of words like 'convenient' and 'important' suggests a limited range of synonyms.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
The essay uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'reduction in preference of theatres is internet' (missing articles), 'anyone can easily access to it' (incorrect preposition), and 'Theatres and cinemas owner' (missing pluralization). While these errors do not impede communication, they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. Punctuation is generally correct, but the control over complex structures is inconsistent. Increasing the variety of error-free complex sentences would improve the score significantly.
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