Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-23
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)
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AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.5 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response attempts to address both sides of the argument and provides a personal opinion. However, the ideas are often unclear or disconnected from the prompt. For example, the discussion on 'economic growth' and 'country growth' is vague and lacks logical development. The prompt asks for a discussion on the importance of theatres and cinemas, but the essay frequently drifts into a general discussion about the 'digital age' and 'online systems' without clearly linking these back to the specific role of cinemas. The position is present but not well-supported, leading to a limited development of the task requirements.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the internal structure is weak. Cohesive devices are either missing or used incorrectly, such as 'To commence with' or 'in examplelast year'. The progression of ideas is difficult to follow because sentences often lack logical connection to the previous ones. For instance, the transition from discussing digital networks to the impact on cinemas is abrupt and confusing. Referencing is often unclear, making it difficult for the reader to identify what the writer is referring to in several instances.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.5
The vocabulary is limited and often inaccurate, which frequently impedes communication. There are numerous spelling errors (e.g., 'peron', 'significent', 'reution', 'trubile', 'sclouction') and word choice errors (e.g., 'damage and cinemas' instead of 'theatres and cinemas'). The range of vocabulary is insufficient to express complex ideas, relying on repetitive and basic terms. The misuse of words like 'born' instead of 'create' or 'result in' further highlights the lack of control over lexical items.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5
The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that cause difficulty for the reader. Sentence structures are often fragmented or run-on, such as 'Many peron ask that in the digital age damage and cinemas are a children long significent'. There is a lack of control over basic grammar, including subject-verb agreement, tense consistency, and article usage. Complex sentence structures are attempted but are almost always faulty, leading to a lack of clarity. Punctuation is also inconsistent, which further disrupts the flow of the text.
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