Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-18
IELTS Writing Task 2 question
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers.
Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Student answer (Band 5.0)
Nowadays, public transport have been improving around the world. It is believed that, in the future all cars, buses, and trucks will be driverless rather then the only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. I think the more advantages the outweigh the disadvantages.
To commence with, in relation to public transport, many countries have improved transportation because many tourist can easily explore new places without car driverless. These transportation is very reliable and become more convenient. Due to public funds, the government has lunched new fast trains and buses because it helps people to travel easily anywhere and cheaper costs. For example, in India, the government has lunched a bullet train Ahmedabad via Mumbai without any stop station. One of the fastest train around the world. Additionally, many people prefer to travelling by public transport because they can avoid driving own car and enjoyment the journey as a passengers and also it reduces traffic pollution and air pollution.
On the other hand, some people may not prefer to public transport because they can comfort and confidence their own driving cars. Moreover, they can use electric cars and bikes because it is very safe and secure. For example, the company called "TATA MOTORS" have implemented new EV electric cars in India because it saves money and time. These cars can be modified different modern features and safety.
To conclude, regarding infrastructure development, people can explore new places and enjoy the trips without own driving while some individuals may choose to driving cars because they give a comfortzone and relaxation after a busy day.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response addresses the topic of driverless vehicles, but the focus is inconsistent. While you mention the advantages and disadvantages, the essay spends a significant amount of time discussing general public transport improvements (e.g., bullet trains in India) rather than focusing specifically on the implications of driverless technology. The position is stated in the introduction, but the development of ideas is somewhat tangential, as the examples provided do not directly relate to the future of autonomous vehicles. To improve, ensure that every paragraph directly supports your stance on driverless technology rather than general transportation infrastructure.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the logical progression is often hindered by awkward phrasing and a lack of clear cohesive devices. Transitions like 'To commence with' and 'On the other hand' are used, but the internal flow of sentences is frequently disrupted by grammatical errors and unclear referencing. For instance, the connection between the topic of driverless vehicles and the example of existing bullet trains is not clearly established, making the argument feel disjointed. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring each sentence builds logically on the previous one would enhance the coherence.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision and range required for higher bands. There are several instances of word-choice errors, such as 'lunched' instead of 'launched' and 'comfort and confidence their own driving cars' which is unclear. You rely on basic vocabulary and some phrases are used incorrectly or in a way that sounds unnatural. To achieve a higher score, focus on using more precise collocations and academic vocabulary related to technology and transportation, while ensuring that words are used in their correct context.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. Issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'public transport have been improving', 'many tourist can'), incorrect verb forms (e.g., 'prefer to travelling', 'choose to driving'), and awkward sentence construction. Punctuation is also inconsistent. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar limits the score. Focusing on mastering subject-verb agreement and correct verb patterns after prepositions or infinitives will significantly improve your accuracy.
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