Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-05

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)

This topic is about theater like some people opinion is that in the advance technology age ,theatres and cinema are no so important because people can watch all the entertainment in online. on the other side some people argues that theatres and cinemas are still important both economically and culturally.

It is quite true that in this generation where everything is like one click away, people are more enjoying every type of entertainment in online. It also easy to consume different different type of contains in such a short time .Thats the reason peoples are no longer attracted towards theatres o cinema like before. It is obious that if people can get that easily in online what if they want why should they go outisde for cinema and theatres type of things. I personaly agree with this statement that people are no longer interested in it as i said the reasons of it. Or i also prefer to watch movies, series etc in online rather than go for cinema or thetres. People of this generation are also not giving value to those old things .

But if we talk about that cinemas and thetres are still important it is i guess true for old aged people they are still interested on it. And it is of course a different types of feelings and fun to watch. It is mayb still important but not that much in my opinion.But i agree that it has another level of economically and culturally value.

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 limited. The arguments provided are repetitive and lack depth or specific examples. For instance, the discussion on economic and cultural value is mentioned but not explained or supported with any evidence. The response tends to over-generalize, such as claiming that people of the current generation do not value traditional entertainment, without providing a nuanced perspective. To improve, you should expand on your points with concrete examples and ensure that your arguments are fully developed rather than just stated.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. The transition between ideas is often abrupt, and the use of cohesive devices is mechanical and sometimes inaccurate, such as the repetitive use of 'it is' and 'but'. The referencing is occasionally unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the flow of the argument. Paragraphing is present but does not effectively separate the different viewpoints or the personal opinion. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence that guides the reader through your argument.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, which restricts the ability to convey complex ideas. There are several instances of word-choice errors and non-standard collocations, such as 'contains' instead of 'content', 'obious' (spelling error), and 'economically and culturally value' instead of 'economic and cultural value'. The range of vocabulary is basic, and there is little attempt to use less common or more precise lexical items. To improve, focus on learning collocations and synonyms for common words like 'important' or 'entertainment' and pay closer attention to word forms and spelling.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('some people argues'), article usage ('the theatres'), and sentence structure ('what if they want why should they go outisde'). The range of structures is limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences with some attempts at complex ones that are often faulty. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with spacing and capitalization. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, subject-verb agreement, and proofreading your work to catch simple errors in grammar and punctuation.

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