Band 4.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.5 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-23
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 4.5)
after some years all vehicles which drive by individuals not want to person to drive.It will be driverless.There willl be only individuals in vehicles.This essay will suggest that new experience as well as new technology is advantages but without driver couldnot handle people's mood and sometimes can not work properly likeas being human drivers. The main advantages of a driverless vehicles are experiencing nee technology.They do not need drivers,they do not have to pay wage the reason why they can save their money.Moreover,If we need driver for own vehicles we need hire people thus sometimes we can not find suitable drivers .For instance,we know all people have good intention to sincelerly work as well as they do not have experience so they can not work well. Despite these advantages,Driverless vehicles are little dangerous because sometimes engine can not work similar to people
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.5 |
| Overall | 4.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, reaching only 142 words. Consequently, the development of ideas is severely limited. While the essay attempts to address the prompt by mentioning advantages like cost-saving and disadvantages like safety concerns, these points are underdeveloped and lack sufficient explanation or relevant examples. The position is stated in the introduction but is not sustained or supported with the depth required for a higher band. To improve, you must expand your arguments with specific examples and ensure you meet the length requirement to allow for full task development.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay lacks a clear structure. Paragraphing is inconsistent, with a very short introduction and a poorly defined body section. While there are some attempts at cohesive devices such as 'Moreover' and 'Despite these advantages', the flow of ideas is disjointed. The logical progression is hindered by the brevity of the text and the lack of clear topic sentences to guide the reader. To improve, focus on organizing your essay into a clear introduction, two distinct body paragraphs with supporting evidence, and a conclusion, using a wider range of linking words to connect your thoughts.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is basic and repetitive, which limits the ability to convey complex ideas. There are several instances of awkward phrasing and word-choice errors, such as 'sincelerly' (spelling error) and 'likeas being human drivers'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to discuss the topic with precision. To improve, you should aim to use more academic collocations and precise terminology related to technology and transportation. Expanding your vocabulary through reading and practicing synonyms will help you express your arguments more effectively.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5
The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. Examples include 'all vehicles which drive by individuals not want to person to drive' and 'If we need driver for own vehicles we need hire people'. There is a lack of complex sentence structures, and the punctuation is inconsistent, particularly with spacing after periods. The errors in subject-verb agreement and article usage are persistent. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction and proofreading for common errors like missing articles and incorrect verb forms before attempting more complex structures.
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