Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-26

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)

Some people believe that theatres and cinemas are no longer important for people due to increasing digital age by watching in an OTT's. So, some people argues that theatres and movies are considered to important both economically and culturally. According to my opinion theatres and cinemas are important for people rather than watching in a digital platforms.

By watching movies or all the entertainment in digital platforms can distract people by a lot of disturbances cannot focus in proper. There used to be some cinemas with great experience in theatres only, So we can miss that type of experience. we can miss a great sound experience, large screen view, and in some of areas they used to celebrate the movies in theatre. For example, In some states people celebrate movies very greatly by full of whistling.

Theatres and cinemas are very important part for people can forget all their tensions and problems by watching movies. People can watch films without any disturbance and it was great time for spending time with friends and family. It provides a large job opportunities for so many people and it may generate money for governments in form of taxes. For example, For every single movie hundreds of people can get daily wages or job positions according to their requirements like with some food caterings, renting a places or houses or for beautician.

In conclusion, Theatres and cinemas are very important for people and government in both economically and culturally also can experience a great sound quality and enjoying a celebrations. Providing a bread and butter for many people.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses both sides of the argument and provides a clear personal opinion. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. While you mention economic benefits like job creation and tax revenue, the cultural aspect is touched upon only briefly through the mention of 'celebrating movies'. The arguments are relevant but lack depth and specific, well-explained examples. To improve, ensure that each body paragraph fully explores the 'why' and 'how' behind your points rather than listing them. The conclusion is a bit repetitive and does not fully synthesize the arguments presented in the body paragraphs.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow your argument. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or repetitive. For example, the frequent use of 'some people' and 'for example' at the start of sentences makes the flow feel a bit simplistic. There are also issues with referencing; for instance, 'it was great time' in the third paragraph lacks a clear antecedent. To reach a higher band, try to use a wider variety of linking words and ensure that your sentences are connected more fluidly rather than just being placed next to each other.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision and range required for a higher band. You rely on basic phrasing such as 'great experience' and 'very important'. There are also some awkward collocations, such as 'distract people by a lot of disturbances' and 'providing a bread and butter'. While the meaning is clear, the lack of sophisticated or topic-specific vocabulary (e.g., 'cinematic immersion', 'socio-economic impact', 'digital streaming platforms') limits the score. Focus on learning collocations and more academic synonyms for common words.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The essay contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede the flow. Common issues include subject-verb agreement ('some people argues'), article usage ('in a digital platforms'), and awkward phrasing ('cannot focus in proper'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of commas and capitalization after periods. While the meaning is generally understandable, the frequency of these errors prevents the essay from reaching a higher band. You should focus on proofreading for basic grammatical accuracy and refining your control over complex sentence structures.

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