Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-30

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 often argued that theatres and cinemas are important .While some people believe that theatres and cinemas are not important as people can watch all what they need online.

.Others think that its very important both of them on the economy and cltural side ,this essay will discuss both views before giving my own opinion.

On the one hand, some people belive that this two sorts places of arts are not important and can be remplaced by online option, this mainly because people can use these smartphone to watch any kind of shows without spending time and money to

For example there is a lot of humans using ther laptop or phones to watch series and films on different websites such as netflix, hbo box and egybest and that make theme more confortable and relax.

On the other hand ,Others think that theatres and cinemas are very important both economically and culturally, this means that the areas of arts it's very important and helpful to improve economical and cultural sectors in a lot of countries

For instance there is some visitors in the world are huge fan of the arts so they spend a lot of money for this, wheras theatres and cinemas accounted as an intresting and popular places in United states and the government can gain and benifice.

In conclusion, both views has these own advantages, also it can has some drawbacks. Overall, i believe that the theatres, cinemas and shows are very important to improve economy and culture

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5

The response addresses all parts of the prompt by discussing both views—the shift towards online entertainment and the enduring economic and cultural importance of physical venues—while also presenting a personal opinion. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited and repetitive. For example, the argument regarding online viewing simply states that people use smartphones or laptops to watch shows on websites like Netflix, without fully extending the broader implications of this shift. Similarly, the points about economic and cultural benefits remain vague, relying on general assertions rather than concrete examples. While a clear position is established and maintained throughout, the lack of depth and the somewhat under-developed supporting arguments prevent the response from achieving a higher band score, placing it firmly at Band 5.5.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0

Coherence and cohesion suffer significantly from structural issues, including punctuation errors, abrupt sentence breaks, and mechanical linking devices. The introductory paragraph contains disjointed sentences and stray punctuation marks, such as extra full stops mid-sentence, which disrupt the flow of reading. Although paragraphing is attempted, the internal progression of ideas is often confusing. For instance, transitional phrases like 'On the one hand' and 'On the other hand' are used, but the sentences that follow lack smooth logical transitions, leading to run-on structures and unclear referencing (such as 'this two sorts places of arts'). Cohesive devices are either inadequate, overused, or incorrectly applied, resulting in a somewhat fragmented overall arrangement. Consequently, these organizational flaws warrant a Band 5.0 for this criterion.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

The lexical resource displayed is limited and exhibits noticeable errors that occasionally impede understanding. The student attempts less common vocabulary, such as 'economical and cultural sectors' and 'benifice', but demonstrates weak control over word formation and collocation, leading to inaccurate forms like 'cltural', 'belive', and 'wheras'. There is also a heavy reliance on repetitive vocabulary, with words like 'important', 'arts', and 'watch' recurring frequently throughout the essay. While terms such as 'platforms', 'netflix', and 'entertainment' show a basic adequacy for discussing the topic, frequent spelling and word-choice errors—such as 'remplaced' instead of 'replaced' and 'humans' instead of 'people'—keep the lexical performance at a Band 5.0 level.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

The grammatical range and accuracy are characterized by a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, but with a high frequency of errors that cause difficulty for the reader. The text contains numerous grammatical inaccuracies, including subject-verb agreement issues ('both views has these own advantages'), incorrect auxiliary usage, and severe punctuation errors that create fragmented sentences, such as 'spending time and money to' ending abruptly. Complex sentence attempts are frequently faulty, leading to structural confusion. Punctuation is poorly handled, with commas and full stops misplaced throughout the response. Although the general meaning can eventually be discerned, the density of grammatical and mechanical errors restricts the score to a Band 5.0.

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