Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-10-13

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 people say correct in today's digital age, we can get online all the entertainment. Over the internet we can get everything, while sitting in a home. But, some people say the theatres and cinema are must important for the economy and culture. According the some people I agree the fact that is theatres and cinema is very important, becouse even we get everything online but the emotion the real enjoyment we couln't get in while sitting in one place only. In contrast some people want to enjoy there life with friends and family becouse they used to it, their emotions and enjoyment is totally depend on the theatres and cinema.

According to my experience the theatres and cinema have huge contribution in the economy and culture, additionally they are just reflect everything regarding the culture so we can enjoy and just stay grounded with our culture. In addition they have generates employments and that c would feeded by many families just becuse of thin chain of theatres and cinema. Moreover in the employment some are solo breeder for their familiy. I would like agree with the some people who wants the cinema theatre should be stay grounded and offline as well.

In conclude I often go to the theatres with my family and friends whenever I go there, I have scene lot of people doing their job and trying their best to provide a best and better entertainment though. Also there is lot of artist hard worked to brought something meaningfull infront of us. We can't forget those hardworking artist who actually work behind the entertainment, We only see them on screen but when we actually going to the theatres then they could also feel happy. Yes, It's very important the theatres and cinema in every aspect and every corner.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5

You give a clear preference for keeping theatres and cinemas, and you offer relevant reasons, including cultural representation, employment and the shared experience of going with family and friends. These points show an understanding of the topic. However, the discussion of the opposing view is brief: the opening says people can watch entertainment online, but does not explain the advantages of online viewing, such as convenience or lower cost. Several supporting ideas are also unclear or under-developed, particularly the claim that cinema workers “could also feel happy” when audiences attend. Develop both sides more evenly and explain how each example supports your position.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The response has a basic paragraph structure, moving from the two views to reasons for your opinion and then a personal conclusion. Linking expressions such as “In addition” and “Moreover” help signal further points. However, progression within paragraphs is sometimes difficult to follow because several ideas are joined without clear explanation. The opening paragraph shifts from online entertainment to personal enjoyment and then to friends and family, while the final paragraph repeats the importance of cinemas rather than drawing the discussion together. Some transitions, including “In contrast,” do not clearly show a contrast. Organise each paragraph around one main point and use linking phrases only when their relationship between ideas is clear.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use some topic-related vocabulary, including “economy,” “culture,” “employment,” “entertainment” and “artists,” so the reader can identify your main subject. However, the range is limited and several inaccurate word choices or collocations make parts of the response difficult to understand, such as “solo breeder for their familiy” and “stay grounded and offline.” Spelling errors, including “becouse,” “couln't” and “meaningfull,” also reduce accuracy. Aim for precise, natural phrases rather than repeating broad terms such as “important” and “enjoyment.” For example, describe cinemas as “a source of employment” or as venues that “preserve cultural traditions,” and check spelling carefully.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.5

You attempt both simple and longer sentence forms, including clauses introduced by “while,” “because” and “whenever.” However, complex sentences are often faulty, and errors in verb forms, agreement, articles and sentence construction frequently interrupt the message. Examples include “theatres and cinema are must important,” “they have generates employments,” and “the theatres and cinema should be stay grounded.” Some sentences also lack a clear grammatical structure, such as “According the some people I agree the fact that is theatres and cinema is very important.” Practise building accurate subject–verb–object sentences first, then add subordinate clauses. Check verb forms and agreement, and use full stops to separate ideas when a sentence becomes difficult to control.

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