Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-22

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 5.0)

Some of the people say that digital is theatres and cinemas no longer important and some believe that that watching the movies online and entertainment is a better way to see the movies and entertainment this essay will discuss both prawns and cons and give your importance also and personal opinion too

So first all to talk about digital cinemas and theatres are not longer because people who think that that this is the because that the cinemas are now not a longer extendable these thing is a totally wrong because so many peoples and now these now watching the movies in a big screen that are total 6 to 14 times of a screen India I Max screen 4DX 3DX Jara so many different types of format in which the people can enjoy their movies for an example one of my friend who visited to see the movie name of Jurassic world it's in a 4DX movie the experience was very much different than the normal screen that I cannot explain all mention about that how this cinema experience was held.

Moreover some of the people think that scene movies and cinemas at our home is a better way because if we see the movies at a home home place we didn't did not feel the experience of a movie because allowed is the movie name of Spider-Man was came in a cinemas the experience was total instant that's I saw that movie in IMAX was different and sing on a home is was experience difference is all about experience so for an example my friend watch movies odissi on TV television and I saw movie in IMAX green that the movie was shoot in Imax personalised digital camera so it was experience was totally differences from home or in cinemas

And so many people argue that cinema is the economically also help and cultural because if you watch movies this will be help power to grow our economical also because the movies came from Hollywood also from our India through impact to increase the growth rate of India seems the phrase of Marvel we can say that the economical also sin

In my opinion to watch movies in cinema is the better way to was the movies in my perspective and the people should enjoy their life rather than watch movies at home because sometimes watch in a cinema is a better option

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response addresses both sides of the argument and provides a personal opinion, meeting the basic requirements of the task. However, the development of ideas is inconsistent. While you mention economic and cultural impacts, the explanation is fragmented and lacks clarity. The argument regarding the 'digital age' is somewhat repetitive, and the connection between the points is often obscured by unclear phrasing. To improve, ensure that each paragraph focuses on a single, well-developed idea supported by clear reasoning rather than anecdotal evidence that is difficult to follow.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the internal structure of these paragraphs is weak. There is a lack of logical progression, and the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate (e.g., 'So first all to talk about', 'And so many people argue'). Referencing is frequently unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the flow of your argument. The transition between ideas is abrupt, and the lack of proper punctuation further hinders the coherence of the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and often repetitive. There are frequent errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'prawns and cons' (pros and cons) and 'economical also help' (economic benefits). You rely on basic vocabulary and struggle to express more complex ideas precisely. While you attempt to use topic-specific terms like 'IMAX' and '4DX', the surrounding language is often imprecise, which limits your ability to convey your message effectively. Expanding your range of academic vocabulary and focusing on correct word forms is essential.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that often impede communication. There are significant issues with sentence structure, including run-on sentences and fragments. Subject-verb agreement and tense usage are inconsistent, such as 'the movies came from Hollywood' and 'the movie was shoot in Imax'. Punctuation is largely absent, which makes the text difficult to parse. While there is an attempt to use complex structures, they are frequently faulty, leading to a lack of clarity. Focusing on basic sentence construction and proofreading for grammatical accuracy is a priority.

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