Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-10-12

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)

Nowadays , the tools of entertainment become diverse and accessible to every individual , no matter the place or the age.

This feature is related to digitalization and development that has even touched theatres and cinemas .

Some people believe that watching movies and plays doesn't depend on the place .

first of all , practicing a hobby is very important , it helps your mind to calm down and enjoy the activity ,so that , you spend your free time in doing what you love and it was never related to a specific place .

Besides , digitalization makes it easier and more enjoyable.

For example, introverted individuals get to keep up with their hobby without being intimidated by crowded places ,noisy rooms and disrespectful people .

They don'thave to go on groups , spend money , wait in the long queues and risk to not liking the experience after all .

Nonetheless, other disagree and believe that this new age losen the identity of art , especially visual one .

In fact , having it as a hobby , includes sharing thoughts with people , encouraging the artists and being physically there to feel the vibe of the play or the movie .

otherwise, they consider watching it online , a huge economical menace.

Not attending those arts , doesn't help in increasing the number of products and certainly, doesn't make actors willng to keep working.

By that , the field gets no incomes and this may lead to a serious decrease in the number of new actors or producers , who , as a result , won't get paid and can'tmake acting as a daily life job .

Other than that , being a fan of movies and theater plays make you responsible for helping this field to rise and be a part of great festivals and why not win some important prices .

Personally, I believe that digitalization is not an excuse for fans to not liking going to cinemas and theaters , but once upon a time , lack of money , time or will, everyone is allowed to have a chill moment and watch whatever he wants online , there should be no rules and no judgements , we are free and we will follow our mood , the most important is to spend that spare time doing something we really enjoy .

cinemas and theaters are very decent and no digitalization can take their places , with no cost .

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5

You discuss both perspectives and give a personal view: the first part explains the convenience of online entertainment, while the later paragraphs describe the cultural and economic value of attending venues. Your examples about introverted viewers and supporting actors are relevant. However, the response only partially develops the task’s central comparison. The online-viewing argument focuses mainly on personal comfort and convenience, while the economic and cultural claims about theatres are asserted rather than supported with specific explanation or examples. Your position is also not fully clear: you defend the value of cinemas and theatres, but conclude that people should freely choose online viewing and say venues have “no cost.” State your view directly and explain how the two forms can coexist.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 4.5

There is some organisation: the response moves from online entertainment to the opposing view and then to your opinion, and signposts such as “Nonetheless” and “Personally” help identify these shifts. However, progression within paragraphs is often difficult to follow. Several ideas are joined in long, loosely connected sentences, particularly the final paragraph, which combines personal choice, cost, freedom and the value of venues without a clear sequence. Linking phrases such as “By that” and “Other than that” do not always show the relationship between ideas accurately, and “first of all” is not followed by a clearly structured set of points. Use distinct paragraphs for each view and your opinion, and connect each claim to its explanation with precise referencing and transitions.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You attempt a range of topic-related vocabulary, including “digitalization,” “identity of art,” “economical menace,” and “festivals,” and the reader can generally understand the intended ideas. However, the range is not consistently controlled: several word choices or collocations are unnatural or imprecise, such as “the field gets no incomes,” “risk to not liking the experience,” and “win some important prices.” Some expressions also repeat broad terms such as “hobby,” “field,” and “important,” limiting precision. Choose vocabulary that fits the specific point—for example, distinguish ticket revenue from income generally, and use natural phrases for audience attendance and artistic value. More accurate collocations would make your arguments clearer and more convincing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt both simple and complex sentences, including clauses with “because”-type reasoning and relative clauses, so there is some variety. However, complex structures are often faulty, and errors recur across the response. Examples include “the tools of entertainment become diverse,” “other disagree,” “doesn't make actors willing to keep working,” and “can't make acting as a daily life job.” Sentence boundaries and punctuation are also inconsistent: commas are frequently placed before spaces, and some long sentences run several ideas together. These problems sometimes make the reader work to identify the intended meaning. Practise accurate subject–verb agreement, verb patterns and sentence boundaries, then check each sentence for a clear main clause before adding extra information.

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