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 advanced 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 to this claim. The subsequent paragraph will explore the reasons for supporting both side on the particular emphasis, before my perspective on this thought.

On the one hand side, majority of people are holding subscription of various OTT platforms where they can watch countless films, music videos and others entertainment stuff with a tiny amount of money. For instance, Netflix is a website where people can watch movies and other video songs while purchasing a membership which cost between $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 are 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 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

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response addresses all parts of the task by discussing both views—that cinemas are no longer needed due to home devices and that they remain essential for the best film experience—and provides a clear personal opinion. Ideas are extended with relevant examples, such as mentioning Netflix costs and blockbuster films like Avengers and Spiderman in 3D. While some explanations feel slightly generalised or repetitive, the main positions are fully developed and easy to follow. The student successfully meets the task requirements by covering the arguments from both perspectives and offering a concluding stance.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is structured into a clear introduction, two body paragraphs representing opposing views, and a brief conclusion. Cohesive devices and transition phrases are used to guide the reader, such as 'On the one hand side' and 'On the other hand side', although some phrases are slightly unnatural or non-standard. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate different arguments. However, referencing is sometimes unclear, particularly with sentence fragments like 'Which is another reason for people to get relax...', which disrupts the flow of the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The student attempts a range of vocabulary appropriate to the topic, including terms like 'subscription', 'OTT platforms', 'graphics', and 'membership'. However, there are noticeable inaccuracies in word choice, collocation, and phrasing, such as 'other entertainment stuff', 'different type of fun', and 'satsfied reasons'. Spelling errors are also present, such as 'satsfied'. While the vocabulary is adequate to communicate the main ideas, these frequent lexical slips prevent the response from achieving a higher band score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response displays a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, demonstrating some control over grammar. However, there are numerous grammatical errors throughout the text, including articles ('the demand of cinemas'), prepositions ('go to cinemas for watching'), and awkward sentence structures ('where as cinema's screen is multiple times bigger than them'). Additionally, sentence fragments like 'Which is another reason...' weaken the grammatical accuracy. While communication is not severely impeded, these recurring errors place the writing firmly in the band 5.5 range.

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