Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-19

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 6.5)

The rise in technology has provided people with two ways to watch movies on smart phones or in cinema. Some people argue that there is no need to go outside to watch movies as people can now see movies at home. However, others believe that it is still essential to experience cinema. This essay would highlight both the view points which are mentioned below. My opinion would be also discussed in conclusion.

On the one hand, watching movies at home on phone or tablets save time. Sometime people would have to travel long distance to go to cinema which would waste their time. People could also complete their household chores while watching movie on their phones. As a result, people might have to make minor changes to their occupied schedule to watch movie. Furthermore, people who prefer to watch movies on phones believe that it is cheaper and convenient. There is no need to spend a lot of money on tickets and for food which an individual could only buy from cinema areas. For instance, families who come with children to watch movies have to buy water and snacks outside of cinema area which are often very costly.

However, some people are keen to visit cinema because they want to get unique experience. Most couples visit cinema to spend quality time with each other. Watching movie on a big screen with lights off in cinema provides a joyful experience to people. Most families go their with their young kids who had never experienced the theater before. Moreover, new movies are often first released in cinema. Most people to enjoy the first show of movie buy tickets in advance. The movies are uploaded on social platforms months after it is released which might spoil the suspense to watch movie. For example, Awarapan 2 movie released in India is only available in cinemas and often houseful. The edits of this movie are being viral on social media and spoil the interest of people who are waiting it to watch on their phones.

To conclude, in my opinion I believe that while technology has made it easy to watch movies at home but cinema provides the wonderful experience. It really depends on an individuals choice to choose between two mediums to enjoy movie according to their situation and film.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response addresses all parts of the prompt, discussing both the convenience of home viewing and the unique experience of the cinema. You clearly state your opinion in the conclusion. However, the development of ideas is somewhat uneven. While the points about convenience and social experience are relevant, the example regarding 'Awarapan 2' is a bit specific and could be better integrated into a broader argument about the 'event' nature of cinema releases. To reach a higher band, ensure that your supporting examples are more universally applicable and that your position is consistently clear throughout the body paragraphs, rather than just in the introduction and conclusion.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The essay is logically organized into clear paragraphs, each with a distinct focus. You use cohesive devices such as 'On the one hand', 'However', and 'Furthermore' to guide the reader through your arguments. While the progression is generally smooth, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and the referencing is occasionally repetitive (e.g., the frequent use of 'people' as a subject). To improve, try to vary your cohesive devices and ensure that the relationship between sentences is more fluid. The paragraphing is appropriate, and the overall structure supports the development of your ideas effectively.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'essential', 'convenient', 'unique experience', and 'suspense'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'go their' (should be 'go there') and 'edits of this movie are being viral' (should be 'clips of this movie are going viral'). The vocabulary is generally functional but lacks the precision and sophistication required for higher bands. To improve, focus on learning collocations and using more precise academic vocabulary to express your ideas more fluently.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While your meaning is generally clear, there are frequent grammatical errors, such as missing articles ('go to cinema' instead of 'go to the cinema'), subject-verb agreement issues ('movies... save time' vs 'movie... save'), and tense inconsistencies. For example, 'Most families go their with their young kids who had never experienced the theater before' contains tense errors. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focus on proofreading for articles, pluralization, and consistent verb tenses.

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