Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-09-15
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 6.0)
Nowadays, technology is becoming advance as the time is passing and inventing multiple gadgets such as phones and tablets. After these inventions, some people do think the demand of cinemas has vanished to watch films, while others think opposite than this claim. The subsequent paragraph will explore the reasons for supporting both side on the purticular emphasis, before my perspective on this thought.
On the one hand side, majority of mankind is holding subscription of variours OTT platforms where they can watch countless films, music videos and others entertainment stuff with very tiny amount of money. For instance, Netflix is a website where people can watch movies and other videography stuff while purchasing a membership which cost for $10 to $20. In addition, they do not have enough time go to cinemas for watching movies when they have affordable source to watch films which are phones and tablets.
On the other hand side, they still interested to watch films in the cinemas due to the quality of sound and graphics of cinemas. Furthermore, 3D,4D and 5D films always demand for best condition and environment to enjoy them. For example, People do prefer cinemas to watch movies like Avengers and Spiderman in 3D graphics which provide them virtual reality experince. Moreover, Mobiles and tablets come with a medium sized screens, where as cinema's screen is multiple times bigger than them. Which is another reason for people to get relax and entertain while watching films there.
My opinion, however, there are satsfied reasons to support both sides, but demand of cinemas will never be ended because they provide us with differ type of fun that we cannot get while watch films on mobiles.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response addresses all parts of the task by discussing both views—that cinemas are no longer needed due to home streaming and that they remain essential for the best film experience—and provides a clear personal opinion in the introduction and conclusion. Ideas are adequately extended and supported with relevant examples, such as the cost of Netflix versus going to the cinema and specific mentions of blockbuster movies like Avengers and Spiderman in 3D. However, some arguments remain slightly repetitive or underdeveloped, which places the response securely at Band 6.0 according to the criteria. The student successfully covers all prompt requirements without straying off-topic.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay presents a coherent overall arrangement with a recognizable paragraph structure, including an introduction, two body paragraphs discussing opposing views, and a conclusion. Transitional markers such as 'On the one hand side', 'On the other hand side', and 'Furthermore' are used to signal the progression of ideas. However, cohesive devices are sometimes mechanical or awkwardly phrased, such as 'On the one hand side' instead of 'On the one hand'. Referencing is occasionally unclear, and paragraphing could be tighter. This performance aligns well with the Band 6.0 descriptor for logical organization and cohesion.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
The student demonstrates an adequate vocabulary range for the task, attempting some less common lexical items such as 'subscription', 'virtual reality experience', and 'membership'. However, there are noticeable word-choice and collocation errors throughout the text, including 'technology is becoming advance', 'majority of mankind is holding subscription', 'others entertainment stuff', and 'satsfied reasons'. While these errors do not impede overall communication, they prevent the lexical score from reaching Band 7.0. The range is sufficient to convey the intended meaning, matching Band 6.0.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response features a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, though attempts at complex structures frequently contain grammatical errors. Examples of inaccuracies include 'as the time is passing', 'do think the demand of cinemas has vanished', 'they do not have enough time go to cinemas', and 'where as cinema's screen is multiple times bigger'. Punctuation errors are also present, such as sentence fragments and comma splices. Despite these frequent errors, meaning is generally clear and communication is rarely impeded, which is characteristic of Band 5.5.
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