Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-24
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)
In the upcoming years , all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only individuals travelling inside these transport will be passengers. The pros of driverless vehicles outweigh the cons . I discuss both views in following paragraphs.
The advantages of driverless vehicles are that there is no chance of accidents because if driver use drugs during driving , number of accident cases are happened on roads . So , when driverless automobiles are used , then they follow the rules and regulations which indicates the clean driving . Also , there is no extra money taking in automatically vehicles since some drivers give money according to them which are harmful for poor people as well as they face difficulties .
On the other hand , the negative points are that the drivers remain unemployed as few poor people fulfill the need of their family with his job .
As a result , although the advantages of driverless vehicles are seen , disadvantages are not also ignored.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, reaching only 168 words. This significantly impacts the development of ideas. While you state a position, the arguments are underdeveloped and lack sufficient supporting evidence or examples. For instance, the point about 'clean driving' is vague, and the economic argument regarding unemployment is mentioned but not explored in depth. To improve, you must expand each body paragraph with detailed explanations, real-world examples, and a more thorough analysis of the implications of driverless technology to ensure the task is fully addressed.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which is a positive start. However, the progression of ideas is limited due to the brevity of the text. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'On the other hand' and 'As a result', but they are somewhat mechanical. The referencing is occasionally unclear, such as in the phrase 'some drivers give money according to them', which makes the logic difficult to follow. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each sentence flows logically from the previous one to create a more cohesive argument.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. You rely on basic terms like 'pros', 'cons', and 'money'. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'number of accident cases are happened' and 'clean driving', which are not natural English expressions. To reach a higher band, you need to incorporate a wider range of topic-specific vocabulary related to technology and transportation, and focus on using words in their correct context to express your ideas with more precision.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. Examples include 'if driver use drugs' (subject-verb agreement), 'number of accident cases are happened' (incorrect passive voice/tense), and 'automatically vehicles' (incorrect word form). The sentence structures are mostly simple, with few attempts at complex sentences. To improve, you should focus on mastering basic sentence construction, including correct verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, and the appropriate use of articles. Practicing the construction of complex sentences using subordinating conjunctions will also help improve your range.
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