Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-26

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)

There is an ongoing debate regarding watching films in our phones or tablets make it unneccesary to go to the cinema. While others argue that to fully enjoy a film, it must be seen on a big screen. This essay will discuss both these views before explaining why I believe both ways are a source of entertainment and depend on the convenience of an individual.

On the one hand, nowadays, mobile phones and tablets are commonly used to watch movies and dramas on different social media platforms. These platforms are usually free like YouTube while some are paid like Netfilx, Amazon prime, Zee Tv etc. Watching films on screens of mobile phones or tablets is convenient and easily accessible. People do not have to specially plan and dress up to watch a movie which will cost them money, time and effort.

On the other hand, watching a film in a cinema offers special visual and sound effects which gives an amazing experience. Theatretical effects leave a lasting impact on the audience which cannot be experienced on the small screens. Moreover, many latest features like 3D-effects, ambience of the cinema hall along with comfortable chairs attract people to watch their favourite movies on big screens.

However, in my opinion, watching on small or big screens is subjective to convenience and affordability of people, many of which cannot manage to spend money on such activities.

In conclusion, while both views hold merit, I personally believe that actual enjoyment can be anywhere you are happy and have a good company. It can be watching a long awaited movie on a big screen or any random movie on a saturday night with your family.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response addresses all parts of the prompt by discussing both views and providing a clear personal opinion. The ideas are relevant, such as the convenience of mobile devices versus the immersive experience of cinemas. However, the development of these ideas is somewhat limited. For instance, the argument regarding the 'subjective' nature of enjoyment in the final paragraph is a bit brief and could have been expanded with more specific examples or deeper reasoning to reach a higher band. The position is consistent throughout, but the depth of analysis remains at a functional level rather than a fully extended one.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs for each viewpoint, and a conclusion. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate distinct ideas. Cohesive devices such as 'On the one hand', 'On the other hand', and 'Moreover' are used effectively to guide the reader. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and the referencing in the final paragraph—specifically the phrase 'many of which'—is slightly awkward in its connection to the previous sentence. Overall, the progression of ideas is clear and easy to follow.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The range of vocabulary is adequate for the task. You use some topic-specific terms like 'visual and sound effects', 'ambience', and 'theatrical effects'. There are some minor spelling errors, such as 'unneccesary' and 'Netfilx', and some word choice issues, such as 'Theatretical' (should be 'Theatrical') and 'subjective to' (should be 'depends on'). While you attempt to use a variety of words, the control is not always precise. To improve, focus on using more sophisticated collocations and ensuring accurate spelling of common terms.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The essay uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical slips, such as 'watching films in our phones... make it' (subject-verb agreement error) and 'many of which cannot manage' (which lacks a clear antecedent). Punctuation is generally functional, though some sentences could be refined for better flow. While the errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Increasing the variety of complex structures while ensuring subject-verb agreement would significantly improve your accuracy.

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