Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-21
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)
In today's world, the theatres and cinemas are prohibited is argumentated by some people due to the reason that they get that stuff in their mobile phones. While other say that cinemas and theatres are economically and culturally important these days.
The people who advocates that the theatres and cinemas are nescessary in today's world tend to believe that they get entertained by watching these stuff in their mobile phones. Main factor involving is the time. To save time and get entertained in their busy schedule they prefer to watch movies on mobile phones. One more thing in this aspect is that, the old minded people who does not want to take their families outside for entaertainment tend to believe that theatres and cinemas are not important.
On the other side people who say that cinemas and theatre are important these days believe that theatres are crucial economically. The theatres are significant in the improvement of the economy of the society. Adding more, the cinemas reflects the culture and tradition of the nation. For instance, in punjabi movies the culture and tradition of the punjab is well shown in the cinema punjabi movies. Finally, it promotes the cultural representation of the nation. One more thing is that, people who want entertainment and have time they assume that cinemas and theatres are crucial these days.
Concluding the topic I think that in this digital world these cinemas and theatres are nescessary for the entertainment. The main reason is that the coming generation is becoming addicted to the mobile phones. They should come to know that there are much more ways for the entertainment. Due to these reasons cinemas and theatres are important and we should promote them.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response addresses all parts of the prompt by discussing both views—that cinemas and theatres are no longer important due to online entertainment, and that they remain economically and culturally vital—while also providing a clear personal opinion. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited and repetitive. For example, the argument regarding mobile phones is stated multiple times without adding deep insight, and the cultural argument relies on a single repetitive example regarding Punjabi movies. The position is clear throughout, but the support for ideas leans towards generalisations rather than well-extended explanations. Because all parts of the prompt are addressed and a position is maintained, the response corresponds to Band 5.5.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is divided into four paragraphs, providing a basic structural layout with an introduction, two body paragraphs discussing opposing views, and a conclusion. However, logical progression is frequently hindered by awkward phrasing, confusing referencing, and mechanical transitions (e.g., 'Adding more,' 'One more thing in this aspect is that,' and 'Finally, it promotes'). Paragraphing is attempted, but internal cohesion is sometimes faulty, making the flow disjointed. For instance, the transition between sentences within the body paragraphs does not always create a smooth progression of ideas. These cohesive issues place the response firmly at Band 5.0.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is generally basic and repetitive, with frequent lexical errors and awkward collocations that strain the reader. Examples include phrases like 'theatres and cinemas are prohibited is argumentated by some people' and 'watching these stuff in their mobile phones.' There are repeated spelling and word-form errors, such as 'nescessary,' 'argumentated,' and 'advocates' used instead of 'advocate.' While the student attempts less common vocabulary, the inaccuracies in word choice and spelling prevent the response from achieving a higher band. This lexical profile aligns with Band 5.0.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The writer attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but control over grammar is weak throughout the essay. There are frequent errors in subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'the theatres and cinemas are prohibited,' 'the old minded people who does not want'), incorrect article usage, and unnatural phrasing. Many complex sentences are faulty, leading to frequent errors that cause difficulty for the reader and obscure meaning in places. Although basic sentences are occasionally correct, the high density of grammatical errors places this response at a Band 5.0.
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