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
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response addresses all parts of the prompt by discussing both the decline of theatres due to online entertainment and their enduring economic and cultural importance. A clear position is established and maintained throughout the essay. The student's ideas are generally well developed, providing examples such as OTT platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime, as well as cultural phenomena like first-day-first-show viewings. However, some arguments, particularly regarding the economic benefits for theatre management, remain slightly under-developed and could benefit from further elaboration or concrete examples. Overall, the task is successfully fulfilled, aligning well with the requirements for a Band 6.5 or 7.0 score.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5
The essay demonstrates a clear overall progression and logical organisation. Information and ideas are grouped into logical paragraphs: an introduction, a body paragraph discussing online platforms, a body paragraph examining the continued relevance of cinemas, and a brief conclusion. Cohesive devices are used adequately, such as 'However' and 'In today's era', though referencing is occasionally repetitive. Paragraphing is used sufficiently and appropriately, ensuring the essay flows smoothly from one idea to the next. The logical structure allows the reader to follow the writer's arguments without difficulty, fully justifying a Band 7.0.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
The student exhibits an adequate range of vocabulary suited for the task, successfully attempting less common items such as 'OTT platforms', 'economic terms', and 'first-day-first-show basis'. There are some minor word choice and collocation issues, such as 'following the trends and cultures of society', but these do not impede communication. Spelling and word formation are generally accurate throughout the text. While the vocabulary is sufficient for flexibility and precision, it lacks the sophistication and wide-ranging natural control required for higher bands, making a Band 6.5 appropriate.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
The writer employs a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, demonstrating good control over basic grammatical structures alongside successful complex constructions, such as 'Some people think that theatres and cinemas are no longer important as they can watch all the entertainment they want online'. There are occasional awkward phrasings and minor punctuation or prepositional slips, but they do not impede understanding. The majority of simple sentences are error-free, and complex attempts are mostly accurate. This performance is characteristic of a solid Band 6.5.
See this exact question answered at other band scores — the same prompt compared across bands.
Browse more IELTS Writing model answers or get your own writing scored by the same AI examiner.