Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-02
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)
In this digital era, a number of people point of view is that theatres and cinemas are less important as they have shift there means of entertainment online, while some people argue that these both means of entertainment are still relevant for economic and culture. In this essay i will discuss and give my own opinion.
Post covid, the most after effect has been faced by theatres and cinemas, as all the public places were band, then the major boost sifted towards online, people start searching online movies and dramas and lost these digital online platform got benefit from them for example stranger things. money height heist they got huge popularity, and then more shows were been produce. furthermore people get more comfortable and started watching tv from home.
While some people point of view is that its still important for both economically and culturally, so far is more benefit for the film industry for example in India the major change is been seen that there movies are getting flop day by day as most of the people are not going to cinema and this genz is way to clever they are always look for there benefit but it did put film industory in a economical difficullty
For me i like to watch from home, i can get huge options of movies drams either its korean thai or any country's movie, i wont have to travel to cinema, and all these app we have to pay only once a month and then we are good to go. so for we its better to watch at home with some friends without strangers in the room with you.
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 a personal opinion, meeting the basic requirements of the prompt. However, the development of ideas is limited. The arguments regarding the economic and cultural importance of cinemas are underdeveloped, relying on vague generalizations about the Indian film industry. The personal opinion is clear but lacks depth, focusing primarily on personal convenience rather than engaging with the broader societal or economic implications mentioned in the prompt. To improve, you should provide more specific, well-reasoned arguments for both sides and ensure your personal opinion is supported by logical analysis rather than just personal preference.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the logical progression of ideas is often disjointed. While there are some attempts at cohesive devices like 'furthermore' and 'for example', they are often used incorrectly or in a way that does not effectively link the sentences. The referencing is sometimes unclear, and the flow between the introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion is mechanical. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider range of linking words more accurately and ensure that each paragraph has a clear central topic sentence that connects logically to the next.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is generally limited and repetitive. There are frequent errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'most after effect has been faced' and 'major boost sifted'. Some phrasing is informal or awkward, such as 'they are always look for there benefit'. While the meaning is generally conveyed, the lack of precision and the presence of spelling errors (e.g., 'band' instead of 'banned', 'industory') hinder the overall quality. To improve, work on expanding your vocabulary related to media and economics and pay closer attention to word forms and spelling.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains a high frequency of grammatical errors, including subject-verb agreement issues ('people start searching', 'movies are getting flop'), incorrect verb tenses ('shows were been produce'), and punctuation errors. Sentence structures are often simple or run-on, and there is a lack of complex sentence control. These errors frequently cause the reader to pause and re-read to understand the intended meaning. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, subject-verb agreement, and the correct use of passive voice before attempting more complex structures.
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