Scientists predict in the near future cars will be driven by computers, not people. Why? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Sample Response
Scientists projectIt is projected by scientists that computers will operate carsundertake the operation of cars instead of human driversrather than drivers themselves in the foreseeable future. This predictionanticipation is understandable and has both positive and negative implicationsbrings both negative and positive aspects.
Autonomous carsAutonomous driving cars have been the subject of extensive researchreceived a great deal of research, and automobile technology has advanced substantiallythere have been great strides in automobile technology. Cars have been able to recognize human voicesvoice and providedispense directions to guide driversaccordingly to guide drivers to their destination. As technology progresses, we will see self-driving cars that will be able to interpret and act based on their immediate environment. This is a likely outcomeThis is an inevitable outcome in the years to come.
Traffic-related deaths due to human error such as drink driving, distracted driving or speedingover-speeding would be significantly reduced. Computers will be well pre-programmed and assist human drivers in the task of driving under such circumstances with a great degree of precision. Besides, it is good news for the disabled or the elderly as self-driving automobile s mean there will be no obstacle caused by physical problems or age restriction.
Even a minor flawEven with just a minor flaw, the cars will run the risk of collisions in the event of a malfunction. This is not to mention that accidents can occur since driverless carsdriver-less cars cannot cope with unexpected road conditionsunexpected terrains such as potholes and crowded roadspotholes, crowded roads in the same way as a human driver can. Furthermore, drivers’ information can be accessed by hackersexposed by potential hackers who would take advantage of the data pool stored at a data center. The data will then be used for illegal purposes, which harms people's interestsharms people’s interest.
In conclusion, we can understand why this trend is possible in the near future. Meanwhile, it poses both threats and opportunities for individuals.
Why this response received Band 7.0
The response is well organized and develops several relevant explanations of why autonomous cars are likely, alongside specific benefits and risks expressed through a broad vocabulary and varied sentence structures. Its main limitation is that it does not decide whether the development is positive or negative, as the conclusion merely restates both sides; the priority is to make a clear comparative judgment and use the body discussion to justify it.
IELTS Writing Criteria Scores
Task Response
Both questions receive relevant attention and the ideas are developed, but the response lacks the clear positive-or-negative evaluation explicitly required.
Choose an overall judgment and explain why the benefits or risks carry greater weight than the opposing side.
Coherence and Cohesion
Ideas progress logically through focused paragraphs, with cohesive devices and referencing used clearly throughout most of the response.
Sharpen the progression by making the conclusion explicitly resolve the balanced discussion rather than simply repeat it.
Lexical Resource
The response uses a broad and generally precise topic-specific vocabulary, though a few collocations and word forms are awkward.
Refine combinations such as undergo extensive research and protect people's interests, and proofread isolated word-form slips.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy
A wide range of complex sentence structures is used with generally strong control, while occasional agreement, spacing, and noun-form errors remain.
Proofread for small form errors, especially plural agreement and compound-word spacing, to improve consistency.
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IELTS Writing Task 2
Scientists predict in the near future cars will be driven by computers, not people. Why? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
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