Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-11-05

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)

Now a days watching movies and theatre in free time are a trend.Some people think that cinemas and theatres are no longer important because people can watch all the favourite things on internet that they want while other group of people says that theatres and cinemas are important for culturally and economically.According to my perspective its not important.

initially,to begin with the first group of peoples who say theatres and cinema are not important.Nowadays,theatre and cinema halls not important because majority of people use social media.Mostly they spend their free time to use social media.if they seem that they watch their favourite movie ya whatever they want all thing available on internet.They have not any need to go cinema and theatres.For exampel,a survey conducted by film industry that since internet popular overall world theater and cinema market down dramatically because of internet.people have all movies in their mobile that they want help of internet.

On the other hand,some people says cinema and theatres are important for economically and culturally.Now a days mostly theater play culturally shows for their audience.its very help ful for our culture

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 4.0

You introduce both viewpoints and state your position with “According to my perspective its not important,” so the reader can identify your general response. However, the task is addressed only partially: the online-entertainment view receives some explanation, but the economic and cultural importance of theatres and cinemas is barely discussed. The claim that theatre performances show culture is unfinished, and there is no explanation of economic benefits or a developed example. Your opinion is also not supported with reasons, and the response ends before reaching a conclusion. The response is 185 words, below the required 250. To improve, explain both sides fully, support each main point with a relevant example, and clearly justify your own view.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0

There is some basic organisation: the opening introduces the issue, a paragraph develops the online-view argument, and “On the other hand” signals a shift to the opposing view. These features help the reader follow the broad direction. However, progression is limited because the second viewpoint stops after a brief statement, and there is no concluding paragraph to bring the discussion together. Linking phrases such as “initially, to begin with” are repetitive, while several ideas run together without clear sentence boundaries. Develop a separate paragraph for each view and a final paragraph for your opinion. Use a smaller range of linking expressions accurately, and make sure each paragraph advances one connected point.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use some topic-related vocabulary, including “social media,” “internet,” “film industry,” and “cinema market,” which makes the subject clear. However, the range is limited and several phrases are repeated, particularly “important,” “people,” and “want.” Some word choices and collocations are awkward, such as “watch all the favourite things,” “market down dramatically,” and “important for culturally and economically”; these can make the intended meaning less clear. Spelling and word-form errors, including “exampel” and “help ful,” also reduce accuracy. Build a wider set of expressions for online access, cultural value, and economic impact, and check that words fit naturally together. More precise vocabulary would help you explain the two sides rather than repeat general claims.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt both short statements and longer sentences, for example the sentence beginning “Some people think that cinemas and theatres are no longer important because…”. However, the range remains limited, and errors are frequent enough to make some sentences difficult to follow. Examples include “some people says,” “they have not any need,” and “mostly theater play culturally shows,” where subject–verb agreement, sentence construction, and verb patterns are not controlled. Missing or misplaced punctuation also causes run-on sentences, as in the opening paragraph. Practise building accurate simple sentences first, then combine them with because, while, and although. Check agreement, articles, and sentence boundaries during proofreading so that longer ideas remain clear.

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