Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-21
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 5.5)
There are two different kinds of people at this time of world,one are those who born before mobile and internet era we call them millennials ,and the other one is new generation we call them Genz.Both have different choices and common as well.Before mobile devices people use to spend money to purchase cinema tickets and watch the movies,each movie was costing them,this was difficult for the people who were poor and no buying power although they were fond of watching movies,the positive aspect of mobile devices is that movies are easily accessible.Now people are more busy in their lives,they need to make time to go to watch movies in cinema.With mobile devices it’s easier for them to watch the movies whenever it’s easier for them.If we see just these two facts, we are able to conclude that mobile devices and internet made the movies more accessible and flexible.While on the other hand,watching movies in the cinema is a real experience ,friends or families are getting together and going to cinema enjoying new movies and popcorns on big screens, getting social interaction with people who are there as well.The real charm and fun was watching the movies in cinemas only.On tablets or mobile it’s just watching not much entertainment in my opinion.I remembered when i was going on a date night, and we were watching movies in cinemas ,that nostalgia still reminds me how me and my wife enjoying before marrying and then mobile came and this charm is getting fade in new generation.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
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 somewhat superficial. For instance, the discussion regarding the 'millennials' and 'Gen Z' is not directly relevant to the core prompt about cinema versus home viewing. The arguments regarding accessibility and the 'real experience' of the cinema are relevant but could be expanded with more depth or specific examples. The essay meets the requirements of the prompt, but the lack of a formal structure (such as distinct paragraphs for each viewpoint) limits the depth of the analysis.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay lacks clear paragraphing, which makes it difficult to follow the progression of ideas. The text is presented as a single block, which is a significant weakness in terms of organisation. While there are some attempts at cohesive devices (e.g., 'While on the other hand', 'If we see just these two facts'), they are often used awkwardly or do not effectively link the sentences. The flow of ideas is somewhat disjointed, and the transition between the discussion of generations and the actual topic of cinema viewing is abrupt.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks range and precision. There are several instances of awkward phrasing, such as 'at this time of world' and 'no buying power'. The student relies on basic vocabulary and struggles with collocations, such as 'getting social interaction' instead of 'socialising' or 'having social interactions'. While the meaning is generally clear, the lack of sophisticated or varied vocabulary prevents the response from reaching a higher band.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors, particularly regarding punctuation, subject-verb agreement, and sentence structure. Examples include 'one are those who born' (should be 'one group consists of those who were born') and 'people use to spend' (should be 'used to'). There is a lack of complex sentence structures, and the punctuation is inconsistent, with many run-on sentences and missing spaces after commas. These errors occasionally impede the reader's understanding of the intended meaning.
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