Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-19

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)

Technology is changing a lot nowadays, and so is the digital world. Some people think that theatres and cinemas are no longer important as they can watch all the entertainment they want online, while others argue that theatres and cinemas are still important both economically and culturally.

In today's era, people are more drawn towards watching movies and series online through OTT platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime and Jio Hotstar. People prefer to watch movies on such platforms because they can get a level of comfort by watching their favourite entertainment while sitting at home and enjoying it with their family. These OTT platforms do not include movies only; they even provide a package of movies, series, serials, sports and news so that people can watch all the variety of entertainment they want online.

However, there are some special movies which people still prefer to watch in theatres and cinemas. The trend and culture of watching movies in cinemas has been followed for a long time now, and it is beneficial in economic terms too for the people working in the management of theatres. I personally prefer watching movies in cinemas because I feel I can get more connected to a movie in comparison to watching it online. Even the production team also re-releases some of their favourite movies on the demand of the fans, and there are even some actors whose movies people prefer to watch on a first-day-first-show basis.

Overall, we can conclude that theatres and cinemas are still important, following the trends and cultures of society. However, it does vary from an individual's mindset and perspective as to how they prefer watching movies.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The student addresses all parts of the task, discussing both the view that theatres and cinemas are no longer important due to online streaming platforms, and the counter-argument that they remain economically and culturally significant. A personal opinion is also provided, stating that cinemas offer a more immersive connection to movies. The ideas are generally relevant and supported with common examples, such as OTT platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime, as well as fan demand for re-released films. However, the development of ideas tends to be a bit descriptive rather than deeply analytical. For instance, the economic point is mentioned briefly but not fully expanded upon. Overall, the response meets the criteria for Band 6.5, leaning towards Band 7 as all parts of the prompt are addressed with a clear position, though some points remain slightly under-developed.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is organised into a logical structure with an introduction, supporting body paragraphs, and a concluding summary. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate different trains of thought, such as the rise of digital streaming in the second paragraph versus the enduring appeal of cinemas in the third. Cohesive devices are employed to guide the reader through the text, using transition markers like 'In today's era', 'However', and 'Overall'. However, referencing and transitional links occasionally feel a bit mechanical or repetitive, such as the repetition of 'movies' and 'entertainment' across sentences which disrupts smooth progression. Paragraph transitions could be more seamless. On balance, the organisational structure and cohesion demonstrate clear Band 6 performance with some features reaching Band 7.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The student uses an adequate range of vocabulary appropriate for the topic, incorporating terms such as 'digital world', 'OTT platforms', 'economic terms', 'production team', and 'first-day-first-show'. There are successful attempts to use less common lexical items related to modern media and cinema culture. However, there are some minor word choice and collocation issues, such as 'following the trends and cultures of society' or 'level of comfort by watching', which sound slightly unnatural. Spelling and word formation are generally accurate, and vocabulary errors do not impede communication. This performance aligns comfortably with the Band 6 descriptor, showing sufficient flexibility for the task.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The essay displays a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, demonstrating an ability to form multi-clause sentences using subordinating conjunctions like 'because', 'as', and 'while' (e.g., 'People prefer to watch movies on such platforms because they can get a level of comfort...'). There are frequent error-free sentences, and punctuation is handled adequately. However, minor grammatical awkwardness and slight inaccuracies appear, such as 'movies do not include movies only' (tautological phrasing) and 'it does vary from an individual's mindset'. Despite these minor slips, the majority of sentences are clear and grammatically sound, and communication is never impeded. This demonstrates solid Band 6 control of grammar and syntax.

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