Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · 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 5.5)
Nowdays, many believe that watching movie on theater is more entertaining while other prefer to watch it from online platform.so this elucidate the both relevant view with suitable example with my point view.
many believe the view that, in this era of technology various platform like Netflix, prime video and many more are best to watch movie for entertainment firstly ,they believe watching movie from these website provide many option of good movie while in ceinema they have limiited option. secondly, watching movie from these platform is cheap compareteively to flims in theater .finally , this website allows to watch the movie not only at suitable time but also at suitable place moreover We can also y stop or resume it whenever we like.
some believe that, watching movie in give best experience of watching movie because they finds various experience like watching it in 3D,4D. theater better sound system and environment to watch it. In term of economic contribution theater also provide jobs to many people and help government by paying taxes. watching movie in theater also motivate actor and directer to make such films in future.
I beleve that people should watch in online because they can enjoy the movie at free time and and suitable and also they watch it with family at affordable rates while they also watch the movie in theater to enjoy to experience movie in better way.
In conclusion, watching movie in theater provide better experience and also contribute to economy by providing job opportunity and paying taxes while watching it online is cheap and allows us watch at leisure time. so I believe that people should watch movie only but should also enjoy theater experience.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response addresses both views and provides an opinion, meeting the basic requirements of the task. However, the development of ideas is somewhat superficial. For instance, the economic and cultural arguments for theatres are mentioned but not fully explored or supported with specific, convincing examples. The opinion provided in the fourth paragraph is slightly contradictory, as it suggests watching online is better but then concedes that theatres are also good, which creates a lack of clarity in the final stance. To reach a higher band, you should aim to provide more depth and ensure your position is consistent and clearly articulated throughout the essay.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical and sometimes inaccurate, such as the repetitive use of 'secondly' and 'finally' without a sophisticated flow. There are issues with referencing and sentence-level transitions, making the progression of ideas feel disjointed at times. The introduction is particularly weak, containing grammatical errors that obscure the purpose of the essay. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence would significantly enhance the overall coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is generally adequate for the task but lacks the range and precision required for higher bands. You rely on basic terms like 'good movie' and 'cheap', which are repetitive. There are also several spelling errors (e.g., 'Nowdays', 'ceinema', 'compareteively', 'directer') and word-choice issues that occasionally hinder the flow. To improve, you should focus on using more academic collocations and precise terminology related to the topic, such as 'cinematic experience', 'economic impact', or 'digital streaming services', while paying closer attention to spelling and word formation.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors, including issues with subject-verb agreement, article usage, and punctuation. For example, 'watching movie' should be 'watching movies', and 'this elucidate the both relevant view' is grammatically incorrect. These errors are persistent and sometimes make the meaning difficult to grasp. While the reader can follow the general argument, the lack of control over basic grammar and sentence construction limits the score. Focusing on sentence structure, verb tenses, and proofreading for basic errors will help improve your accuracy.
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