Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-18
IELTS Writing Task 2 question
Some people say that now we can see films on our phones or tablets there is no need to go to the cinema. Others say that to be fully enjoyed, films need to be seen in a cinema.
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)
As we know these days people prefer to spend time on their tap and phone.Some feel watching movies on their personal gagget is more convenient and comfortable then go to cinemas.Other hand people belive cinemas are better options to experience movies there. i am explaing both the views in upconing peragraphs and will get my vies in the end. first of all , those people who want to send their time to watch movies in tab and phones are people ,who feel move comfortable in their own gone like they want to watch movies in their bed with eating somthing and while they can do their house chors.another reason they can watch movies anytime anyware ,they do not need to stuck on particular time or place. on the other hand those people likes to go outside and spend time with their lovedones ,like to go cinemas with their friends and family. they can spend quality time with each others in their busy schedules.some people watching movies on big screen, high quality sound and pictureijaction .means reason can be movies update.most of movies come firts in cinemas then on internet. people cannot wait for their favourite to see. I conclusion, both the views are good options according to their time and preferences.personly i would like to watch movies on tab because anytime anyware i can watch so i prefer if i have free time i donot want to waist it in cinemas ,i will frefer to send time with my family .
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response addresses both sides of the argument and provides a clear personal opinion. However, the development of ideas is limited. For example, the points regarding 'convenience' and 'social experience' are mentioned but not fully extended with specific examples or deeper analysis. The essay structure is present, but the arguments remain somewhat superficial. To reach a higher band, you should aim to provide more detailed explanations and concrete examples to support your claims, ensuring that the discussion is balanced and fully explored.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the argument. However, the use of cohesive devices is very limited and often mechanical. There is a lack of linking words between sentences, and some transitions are abrupt (e.g., 'means reason can be movies update'). The referencing is sometimes unclear, and the overall flow is hindered by the lack of sophisticated connectors. Improving the use of transition signals such as 'furthermore', 'consequently', or 'in contrast' would significantly improve the logical progression of your ideas.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is basic and repetitive, with several spelling errors (e.g., 'gagget', 'upconing', 'peragraphs', 'waist'). While the meaning is generally clear, the range is limited, and there is a reliance on simple, everyday language. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'stuck on particular time' and 'pictureijaction'. To improve, you should focus on learning topic-specific vocabulary related to media and entertainment and pay closer attention to spelling and accurate word forms.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex sentences, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout. Issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'those people likes'), missing articles, and incorrect word order. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with many sentences lacking proper capitalization or containing run-on structures. These errors are frequent and occasionally make the text difficult to read. You need to focus on basic sentence construction, subject-verb agreement, and consistent punctuation to improve your accuracy.
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