Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-07

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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It is often argued that some individual say that in modern era, theatres and cinemas are no longer pivotal as people can watch all the enjoyment/they prefer of online while other opine that theatres are cinemas are still important both economically and culturally. I agree with the latter point of view because the theatres and cinemas helps to gain money for authorities which arror a financial stable and also helps to spread cultural things.

On the one hand, social media plays a significant role in human lives, with the help of internet individuals doing numerous activities like such as watching movies, reflect their culture, improve knowledge and purse study which is more flexible, easy affordable and convinent. As a result it replace theatres and cinemas halls by online platforms including youtube, tiktok, google etc for instance, in rular areas theatres and cinemas wer closed because every people have private smartphone which give more movies rather than theatres. furthermore, online platforms are cheaper. we use every time without paying money.

Although online platforms provide plethora of entertainment with videos, games and other. As a result, every low background individuals easily prefer movies without paying money.

On the other hand, theatres and cinemas are still important both economically and culturally. Because its be facilitates to collect money for nation development. Theatres and cinemas authorities take a tax from theatres and cinemas hall which helps to grow our country with financial side. Individuals gather in one place, divers a religion individuals gather in one place. Although its helps to understand other culture and also learn how to develop. As a result, the culture is spread over the word by reflect that essential things. For example, in halls we we share our things with other and also learn their culture.

In conclusion, theatres and cinemas helps to improve financial condition and spread our culture over the world by gathering one place. However social media plays a pivotal roles in human lives which is cheaper and everyone prefer to enjoyment without paying money.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response addresses both views and provides a clear personal opinion. However, the development of ideas is inconsistent. While the economic argument is mentioned, it is somewhat repetitive and lacks depth. The explanation of cultural benefits is also quite general. The essay covers all parts of the prompt, but the arguments are not fully extended or supported with specific, convincing examples. The reasoning often relies on generalizations, such as the claim that all rural areas have closed their cinemas. To reach a higher band, you should provide more detailed, logical explanations for your points rather than listing them briefly.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate. For example, the use of 'As a result' is repetitive and sometimes logically disconnected from the preceding sentence. There are also issues with referencing; the transition between ideas is sometimes abrupt, making the progression of the argument feel disjointed. While there is a basic logical flow, the lack of sophisticated linking words and the occasional misuse of cohesive devices prevent the essay from achieving a higher score.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and often repetitive. You frequently use basic terms like 'enjoyment', 'things', and 'money'. There are also several instances of awkward word choices and collocations, such as 'purse study', 'rular areas', and 'divers a religion individuals'. Some words are used incorrectly, such as 'arror' (likely meant 'are') and 'plethora' used in a slightly unnatural context. To improve, you should focus on learning more precise academic vocabulary and collocations related to the topic of media and economics, and ensure that you use words in their correct grammatical form.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'theatres and cinemas helps'), article usage, and sentence structure. Many sentences are fragmented or run-on, such as 'Because its be facilitates to collect money for nation development.' The range of structures is limited, and attempts at complex sentences often result in errors. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of basic grammatical mistakes significantly impacts the overall quality of the writing.

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