Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-10-21

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 6.0)

Entertainment has went a long way, from big television screens to the tiny phone screens we have now, its available everywhere. I agree with the fact that entertainment is so easily accessible nowadays that it is literally just a search away. It makes sense to question why, in this age of advanced technology, we still go to cinemas and theatres when we could just watch everything online. If the idea that cinemas and theatres aren't important anymore stands then why do we still have so many people going there? Whenever a new movie or film comes out, it starts from the cinema although you can watch it on pirated websites but it's not legal and there are a lot of advertisments that take away from the enjoyment of watching.

Cinemas give you the kind of experience that watching on your laptop or phone screens can never give. The big screens, the atmosphere and the vibe, the sound quality and the fact that you dont have to worry about ads, it excels in all categories. They are a perfect hangout spot, you can watch movies with your friends or go on a date. There are options to even order food at some cinemas so I feel like cinemas will never lose their essence or importance just because the movie is accessible online. It's just the movie that is accessible, not the whole cinema experience. On the other hand, I agree that people can watch entertainment anywhere online but it still does not take the credibility of a cinema or a theatre. Most of the times you will still need to pay for the subscriptions to watch so the money aspect can't be compared.

In conclusion, I agree with the argument that cinemas and theatres are still important economically and culturally and they will continue to be because entertainment being available online does not make them lose their value.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

You give a clear view that cinemas and theatres remain important, and you explain this with relevant points about the large screen, sound, atmosphere, social occasions and online advertising. The response also recognises the opposing view that entertainment is readily available online. However, the discussion of that view is brief, and the economic and cultural importance named in the prompt is not fully explored: the claim that subscriptions mean “the money aspect can't be compared” is unclear and does not explain the venues’ economic contribution. Cultural value is also asserted rather than supported with an example. Develop both sides more evenly and explain how venues support jobs, local economies or shared cultural experiences.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The response has an overall coherent structure: an introduction, a paragraph focused mainly on the cinema experience, and a concluding statement that restates your position. Ideas within the main paragraph are generally easy to follow, and phrases such as “On the other hand” signal a shift. However, the opening paragraph moves through several rhetorical questions and points before establishing a clear discussion of both views. The second paragraph also combines the in-person experience, social benefits and online subscriptions without a clear distinction between economic and cultural arguments. Some links, including “Most of the times,” feel mechanical or do not clearly connect to the preceding claim. Use more purposeful paragraphing and clearer topic sentences to guide the reader through each side.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

You use an adequate range of vocabulary to discuss entertainment and cinema, including “accessible,” “atmosphere,” “sound quality,” “subscriptions” and “credibility.” These choices make your main ideas clear, and you attempt some expressive phrasing such as “lose their essence.” However, several informal or imprecise expressions limit precision, including “the vibe,” “big television screens,” and “the money aspect can't be compared.” There are also spelling errors in “advertisments” and “dont.” Aim for more formal, exact language suited to an academic discussion, and choose terms that directly express the economic and cultural arguments rather than relying on general phrases.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, including a conditional question (“If the idea … stands then why do we still have…?”) and a contrast introduced by “although.” Most sentences remain understandable, but some grammatical errors and punctuation problems are noticeable. For example, “Entertainment has went a long way” uses an incorrect verb form; “its available everywhere” needs a possessive form; and “the fact that you dont have to worry about ads, it excels” creates a faulty sentence connection. Several long sentences join independent ideas with commas, while missing apostrophes also affect accuracy. Practise accurate verb forms and sentence boundaries, and divide longer sentences where necessary. Greater control of these structures would make your argument easier to read.

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