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)
In the past few years, internet has dominated through out the world. In the field of science, education, entertainment in every aspect, internet has changed the way of working. This has become big debate in film industry to watch movies on the screen at home or to go outside in multiplex.
To begin with, binge watching movies at home has numerous advantage. Firstly, a person has not to book tickets in advance. They have the liberty to watch films at his/her own schedule and convenience. Moreover, their are wide range of movies on internet which provide variety of choices like horror, thriller, romance etc. Additionally, this also saves a lot of time because an individual does not need to go outside.
On the other hand, going to cinema has it own advantage:
1) Enjoying films on huge screens provides a great feeling. Also the atmosphere at the theater has its own different vibes.
2) This day's we see movies using 3D technology which seems to us like everything is happening in front of us(like reality).
To conclude, I feel that binging movies on phones and laptop overweight the pros.Thus, I feel that enjoying and relaxing movies at our place is a great option.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, which significantly impacts the development of ideas. While you address both sides of the argument and provide a clear opinion, the points are underdeveloped. For instance, the advantages of cinema are presented in a list format rather than as fully extended paragraphs. To improve, you must expand on your reasoning with more specific examples and ensure the essay reaches the required length. The conclusion is also quite brief and does not adequately summarize the main points discussed in the body paragraphs.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and limited. The transition between the introduction and the body paragraphs is clear, but the internal flow within the second body paragraph is disrupted by the use of a numbered list, which is not appropriate for an IELTS essay. You should use linking words and phrases such as 'furthermore', 'consequently', or 'in contrast' to connect your ideas more fluidly rather than relying on bullet points or numbers.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the range and precision required for a higher band score. You use some basic terms like 'big debate' and 'great feeling', which are repetitive and lack sophistication. There are also some minor errors in word choice, such as 'binging movies... overweight the pros', where 'outweigh' would be the correct term. To improve, try to incorporate more academic collocations and topic-specific vocabulary related to the film industry, such as 'cinematic experience', 'technological advancements', or 'accessibility'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors. Examples include 'internet has dominated through out the world' (missing article 'the'), 'a person has not to book' (incorrect structure), and 'their are wide range' (confusing 'there' with 'their'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of apostrophes, such as 'day's' instead of 'days'. To reach a higher band, you need to focus on subject-verb agreement, correct article usage, and ensuring that your complex sentences are constructed accurately.
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