Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-10-03

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)

some locals say that in the present age theaters and cinemas are not crucial because people can watch everthing online they want while others say that theatres and cinemas are still important for both sides of country for instance economically and culture also .Personally ,in my opinion cinemas and theatres are still essantial not because of only economy but for young locals also .

some locals argue that theatres and cinemas are not important now a days because they belived that people can watch online any thing they want from their cellphone and televisions also they dont think about the other side of physically appearance and advantages of cinemas and theatres therefore,they think that these are not significiant activities .

while others say that cinemas and theaters are inportant now a days because of our culture about stage dramas and also tv serials or films about our past time and ancesstors also .May be they think about their childrens and young civillians because when a group of teen boys or girls decide to watch a movie or decide to go to watch any stage drama so bassically they want to learn something from the show .Cinemas and theatres also run our econmy and try to give us some past memories also it is great way for entertainment and learning it also includes learning moreover,We can get motivation through these type of physically activities .

In conclusion ,I am with second group because i also want to any cinema or theatre with my friends in addition i know that these are include in essantial factors of everycountry and culture .

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5

The response addresses the prompt by discussing both views—that online streaming replaces theatres and that physical venues remain culturally and economically important—alongside a personal opinion. However, the ideas remain limited and under-developed. For instance, the discussion regarding cultural heritage, stage dramas, and economic benefits is introduced briefly without sufficient extension or supporting examples. The student takes a clear stance in the introduction and conclusion, but the arguments provided lack the depth and elaboration required for higher bands. To progress, the writer needs to expand upon main points with more detailed explanations and relevant real-world examples.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

There is a basic organizational structure with an introduction, body paragraphs addressing both sides of the argument, and a conclusion. However, there is a lack of clear overall progression between and within paragraphs, making the flow somewhat disjointed. Cohesive devices are used, but they tend to be mechanical or repetitive, such as the frequent reliance on 'while others say', 'moreover', and 'in conclusion'. Paragraphing is attempted, though the division of ideas could be managed more logically. To improve, the writer should use a wider variety of cohesive links more naturally and ensure that sentences build logically upon one another to guide the reader smoothly through the argument.

Lexical Resource: Band 4.5

The vocabulary used is limited and minimally adequate for the task. The student attempts some less common vocabulary, such as 'economically', 'culturally', and 'significant', but these attempts are frequently marred by word-choice, spelling, and word-form errors, such as 'everthing', 'essantial', 'civillians', and 'econmy'. Additionally, there are awkward collocations and repetition of basic terms throughout the text. While communication is generally maintained despite these flaws, the noticeable errors cause some difficulty for the reader. To achieve a higher band, the student must expand their lexical range, ensure correct word forms, and pay closer attention to standard spelling and precise collocations.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

The response displays a very limited range of sentence structures, relying mostly on simple clauses and faulty attempts at complex sentences. There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including punctuation errors (such as missing spaces before commas), missing articles, incorrect prepositions, and faulty subject-verb agreement, as seen in phrases like 'some locals say that... while others say' running into long, unpunctuated clauses, and 'these type of physically activities'. These frequent errors often cause difficulty for the reader. To move up, the writer needs to demonstrate better control over basic grammatical structures, improve punctuation, and practice constructing error-free complex sentences.

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