Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-12
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)
It is irrefutably truth that theatres play's an crucial role in everyone's life . A section of community say that in the digital age , theatres as well as cinemas are no important as individual can watch the entertainment online ;however , others argue that seven screen are still important economically and culturally .I agree with the formal notion . Before arriving on suitable conclusion, this essay will discuss both views in implementing paragraph.
To begin with, their are umpteen benefits in the digital age ,theatres as and cinemas are no important , perhaps the most obvious one is that busy routine . predominantly , both parents are working around a clock in order to earn money and they do not have time to go cinema to watch movies then , they mostly prefer to watch movies on their smartphones . As a result, they can save their precious time .In addition , individual have big screen LED in their home . For example , one of the most popular Netflix app which provides a lot of new movies totally free of cost .People can watch any new movie anytime and anywhere. While watching movie they can do any house work . As a result , it can be more convenient and cheaper than going outside.
On the flip side , there are myraid of reasons that why theatres are more important .To illustrate it , why people watch a movie with their family member who has a same interest then , they can spend quality of time with each others and they can refresh their mind . Hence , family bonding becomes stronger .
To conclude , having discussed above views . Although , individuals can spend some time with each other while watching movie in the cinemas ; however I retrate my opinion , by watching movie in their home masses can save a lot of time and it is more convenient.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.5 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response addresses all parts of the prompt by discussing both views—the dominance of online entertainment in the digital age and the enduring economic and cultural importance of theatres and cinemas—while also providing a clear personal opinion in the introduction and conclusion. However, the development of ideas in the body paragraphs is somewhat repetitive and hindered by confusing phrasing, such as discussing busy routines and Netflix in the same paragraph dedicated to the digital age. While the writer's stance is discernible ('I agree with the formal notion'), the arguments lack full extension and logical clarity, placing this response at Band 5.5.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay displays some basic organisational structure with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. However, overall progression is limited and paragraphing is disjointed. The transition phrases used ('To begin with', 'On the flip side', 'To conclude') are overly mechanical and sometimes grammatically flawed, such as 'Before arriving on suitable conclusion, this essay will discuss both views in implementing paragraph.' Furthermore, referencing is frequently unclear, and cohesive devices are often misused, leading to a choppy and repetitive flow. These issues reflect Band 5.0 performance.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is somewhat limited and repetitive. The student attempts some less common phrases, such as 'umpteen benefits', 'myraid of reasons', and 'irrefutably truth', but these frequently suffer from severe word-choice, collocation, and grammatical form errors (e.g., 'theatres play's an crucial role', 'seven screen'). Words like 'formal' are used incorrectly instead of 'former'. While communication is generally maintained despite these flaws, the high frequency of lexical errors prevents the response from reaching Band 6.0.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5
The essay exhibits a very limited range of grammatical structures, and attempts at complex sentences are frequently faulty. There are constant, pervasive errors in basic grammar, punctuation, and subject-verb agreement throughout the text, such as 'theatres play's', 'theatres as and cinemas are no important', and 'that why theatres are more important'. Run-on sentences and punctuation misuse are also common. Because frequent errors cause considerable difficulty for the reader and accurate sentences are in the minority, this falls solidly into Band 4.5.
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