Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-10-09

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 7.0)

A few people believe that movies can be watched on both phones or tablets, so there is no need to go to the cinema, whereas others believe that films are best enjoyed on the big screen. This essay will discuss both views, but i believe that cinemas offer a more immersive experience, especially for large-scale films.

On the one hand, there are strong reasons to prefer cinema. Firstly, Big-budget films are designed for IMAX and Dolby Cinema, which offer far better picture and sound quality than a phone, a tablet or an ordinary television.For example, the indian block-buster Bahubali has enormous battle scenes and powerful music that lose much of their impact on small screen. Secondly, watching a film with friends or family in a theatre is a welcome escape from daily routine, and it makes the experience more enjoyable and memorable.

On the other hand, phones and tablets have clear advantages. Streaming apps such as Netflix and Amazon Prime are available for a low yearly subscription, and they can be installed on any device, so people can watch from anywhere and pause or rewind whenever they like. In addition, smaller films, such as romantic comedies, dramas and documentaries, do not depend on spectacle. For instance, many Malayalam feel-good films go well with good food on a relaxed Sunday at home with family

In conclusion, although phones and tablets are convenient for smaller films, I believe that big-budget films should be watched in a cinema, because the large screen and powerful sound add so much to the experience.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.5

You address both views and state a clear opinion: cinemas provide a more immersive experience, particularly for large-scale films, while personal devices suit smaller films. The examples of *Bahubali* and Malayalam films help make the contrast relevant. However, the cinema argument is developed more fully than the case for watching at home, which is mainly supported by convenience and flexibility; explain more about why these benefits matter to different viewers. Your conclusion restates your position clearly, though it narrows the opinion to big-budget films. The response is 249 words, so it falls one word short of the 250-word minimum; the nine words copied from the task prompt are not counted. A little more development of the home-viewing view would also make the discussion more balanced.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.0

The response has a clear, effective structure: an introduction, separate paragraphs for the two views, and a conclusion. The progression from cinema’s technical and social advantages to the convenience of personal devices is easy to follow. Signposting such as “On the one hand,” “On the other hand,” and “In conclusion” makes the organisation explicit, while “Firstly,” “Secondly,” and “In addition” help sequence supporting points. This is clear logical progression, with cohesive devices used flexibly overall. To make the flow more polished, connect the examples more explicitly to the claims they illustrate, and ensure the final example ends with appropriate punctuation. The paragraphing is appropriate and supports the comparison.

Lexical Resource: Band 7.0

You use a sufficient range of topic vocabulary and show some flexibility, including “immersive experience,” “picture and sound quality,” “streaming apps,” “spectacle,” and “welcome escape from daily routine.” These choices help distinguish the cinematic experience from the convenience of home viewing. Some phrasing is less natural or precise: “on small screen” needs a more idiomatic form, and “low yearly subscription” is an awkward collocation. “Big-budget” and “block-buster” also need consistent, standard spelling and capitalisation. These occasional word-choice and spelling slips do not prevent understanding, but more consistently natural collocations and precise phrasing would strengthen the response. The examples are relevant, though a little more varied vocabulary for the benefits of home viewing would add flexibility.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, including a clear contrast clause in the opening and a well-controlled sentence explaining that streaming services let viewers “pause or rewind whenever they like.” Most ideas remain easy to understand. Some errors in grammar and punctuation persist: “i” should be capitalised, there is no space after the full stop in “television.For example,” and the final home-viewing example needs a full stop. The phrase “on small screen” also lacks an article. These are generally minor and do not impede communication, but proofreading for sentence boundaries, capitalisation, and articles would improve accuracy. Continue using complex structures while checking each sentence for these details.

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