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 whether watching films in our phones or tablets makes it unnecesary 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 Netflix, 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 give an amazing experience. Theatrical 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 personal circumstances, 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 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, discussing both perspectives 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 points is somewhat limited. For instance, the argument regarding cinema benefits could be further supported with specific examples of how sound and visual technology enhance the narrative. The conclusion is clear, but the essay would benefit from more depth in the body paragraphs to fully explore the implications of the shift in viewing habits. Overall, the response is well-structured and meets the requirements of the task effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Each paragraph has a central theme, and the progression of ideas is easy to follow. Cohesive devices such as 'On the one hand', 'On the other hand', and 'Moreover' are used effectively to link ideas. However, the transition between the second body paragraph and the brief opinion paragraph is slightly abrupt. The use of referencing is generally clear, though some sentences could be more tightly connected to improve the overall flow. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different viewpoints discussed.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, allowing the writer to express ideas clearly. There is some attempt to use topic-specific vocabulary like 'theatrical effects', 'ambience', and 'subjective'. However, the range is somewhat limited, and there are instances of slightly unnatural phrasing, such as 'watching in our phones' (should be 'on our phones') and 'many of which cannot manage to spend money' (which is grammatically awkward). To reach a higher band, the student should aim for more precise collocations and a wider variety of sophisticated vocabulary to describe the nuances of the topic.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The essay demonstrates a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is consistently clear, there are several grammatical slips. For example, the sentence 'While others argue that to fully enjoy a film, it must be seen on a big screen' is a sentence fragment as it lacks a main clause. There are also minor errors in preposition usage, such as 'watching in our phones' instead of 'on'. Punctuation is generally accurate, but the control over complex structures is inconsistent. Increasing the frequency of error-free complex sentences would help improve the score in this criterion.

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