Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

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

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)

It is often claimed that in the contemporary world, the significance of theatres and cinemas is decreasing economically and culturally, while online platforms are becoming more popular among the public. While some hold the opposite view, I firmly believe that the charm of cinema halls is still intact for two main reasons that this essay will discuss.

First and foremost, the big auditorium with large number of people, watching the same content and reacting to some exciting scenes together, makes the experience unforgettable. This is largely because when people with similar interests gather in the same place, they experience a sense of community and cultural togetherness.. For instance, during the movie 'Mai Vapis Aunga', many people started crying due to emotional scenes depicted about the sufferings of people during the partition time of 1947. As a result, seeing so many people feeling same for a topic created a sense of collective remembrance that can not be produced while watching it alone.

Admittedly, opponents of this view might argue that one can watch a movie by the comfort of home and do not need to buy any tickets. However, this argument overlooks the fact that when people share their feeling of happiness while watching a happy scene by dancing, hooting, laughing and also crying over an emotional scene creates memories of lifetime, which strongly reinforces my original position.

In conclusion, for the reasons outlined above, I remained convinced that the feeling of experiencing something on big screen with high quality sound and a tub of popcorn can never become dull. Unless, the facilities provided in theatres or cinemas are not well-maintained, this trend is likely to remain relevant.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have addressed both sides of the argument and provided a clear personal opinion. The ideas are relevant, particularly the focus on the communal experience of cinema. However, the task also asks you to discuss the economic and cultural importance of theatres. While you touch on the cultural aspect, the economic dimension is largely ignored. To reach a higher band, ensure that all parts of the prompt are given equal weight. Your position is consistent throughout, and the essay is well-structured to support your argument, though further development of the economic perspective would have strengthened the response significantly.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. You use cohesive devices such as 'First and foremost', 'Admittedly', and 'In conclusion' to guide the reader. However, some transitions are slightly mechanical, and there is a minor issue with punctuation, such as the double period after 'togetherness..'. Additionally, the flow between the counter-argument and your rebuttal could be smoother. Overall, the paragraphing is appropriate, and the progression of ideas is easy to follow, meeting the requirements for a solid band 6 or 7.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'contemporary world', 'collective remembrance', and 're-enforces'. There are some minor collocation issues, such as 'by the comfort of home' (should be 'in the comfort of home') and 'feeling same for a topic' (should be 'feeling the same way about a topic'). While you attempt to use more sophisticated language, the precision is occasionally lacking. To improve, focus on natural collocations and more varied descriptive language to elevate the tone of your writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical slips, such as 'do not need to buy any tickets' (should be 'does not need'), 'feeling of experiencing something on big screen' (missing an article), and the double negative in the conclusion: 'Unless, the facilities... are not well-maintained'. These errors do not impede communication, but they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Increasing your control over articles and subject-verb agreement will help you achieve a higher band in this criterion.

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