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)

From my perspective, as teen which has been born into the digital age, I do not think that these views contradicts each other. Instead of trying to oppose those, we should look at them together. While it is true that most of the films can be seen online, a distinction must be made between cinema and theatre. As for the the benefits of the theatres economically and culturally, I do think that economically some nuanced must be made, while culturally I do agree that is it needed to not lose history of the past.

For the cinemas, while some people might prefer to watch a movie online or at home, this view is mostly subjective. The essence of the movie remains the same, you just have a bigger screen while at the cinema, the culture that we're consuming will not change. The argument that we don't need cinemas has an other flaw, humans are socially by nature, it is part of the culture of the world to share activities with the people you cherish and not stay at home isolated. As for the economical aspect of cinemas, they're not needed as much, especially since the prices are getting higher and higher each day, we can see a downward trend of families going to the cinema because the cost is simply too high. Cinemas are not a strong point of a economy of a country. Also, the fact that movies are cheaper to watch online makes it easier for different populations to learn about culture through movies.

For the theatres, the fundamental difference is that each play is different when the actors act. Also, they tend to use plays from the older times, which has an immense value of understanding how the world used to work. Culturally, there is no denying that they are needed. Economically, the same statement made before for the cinemas can be applied here as well.

The digital age should not be used as an enemy but as an ally. Making entertainment more affordable makes it so it can reach more audience of different backgrounds. Economically, the money "lost" from the cinemas is partially transferred to online platforms, it is not as bad as some might argue.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses both views and provides a personal opinion, meeting the requirements of the prompt. However, the development of ideas is somewhat uneven. While the distinction between cinema and theatre is a good approach, the economic arguments are underdeveloped and occasionally contradictory, such as the claim that cinemas are not important to the economy while acknowledging the shift of funds to online platforms. The position is clear, but the analysis lacks the depth required for a higher band, as some points are asserted rather than fully supported with specific examples or logical reasoning.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, each with a clear focus. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'Instead of', 'While it is true', and 'As for', which help guide the reader. However, the flow is occasionally interrupted by awkward phrasing and some mechanical transitions. Referencing is generally clear, but the progression of ideas within paragraphs could be more sophisticated. The use of paragraphing is appropriate, but the internal cohesion sometimes feels a bit repetitive, particularly in the way the economic arguments are introduced.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, allowing the writer to express their ideas clearly. There are attempts to use less common vocabulary, such as 'nuanced' and 'isolated', but there are also instances of imprecise word choice and minor errors, such as 'some nuanced must be made' (should be 'nuances') and 'a economy' (should be 'an economy'). The range is sufficient to convey the intended meaning, but it lacks the precision and flexibility required for a higher band score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The essay uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally distract the reader, such as 'as teen which has been born' (should be 'as a teenager who has been born'), 'these views contradicts' (should be 'contradict'), and 'humans are socially by nature' (should be 'social by nature'). While these errors do not impede communication, they are persistent enough to prevent the essay from reaching a higher band. Punctuation is generally functional, but there are some run-on sentences.

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