Problems caused by cars: IELTS Task 2 essay #1, band 5.5
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304 words. Marked by Axiom on 8 September 2026. Estimated by AI. It isn’t an official IELTS score.
Task 2304 words
Many people depend on their cars for everyday domestic, social and working needs. However, unlimited use of cars causes a number of problems. What are some of these problems? What can be done to reduce the use of them?
People are tend to use their cars for everyday social, working and domestic purposes, but these frequent usage of cars arecausing for a number of problems.
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedPeople's dependence on personal transport has led to frequent traffic jams. To alleviate this issue, it is advisable to use public transportation.
The sentence is a bit confusing and the use of 'try' is not the best choice. The revised sentence is more direct and clear.
as a result people will be late for work and children cannot go to the schools either at the right time. In Japan people are using more and more bikes to go somewhere, and by doing that they are reducing some traffic.
Lexical resource
RevisedA significant problem that nearly every individual contributes to is the overuse of personal vehicles, leading to traffic congestion.
The revised sentence is more precise and the collocation is more natural.
Lexical resource
RevisedAn increase in the number of cars on the road leads to congestion, making the transportation system less accessible for everyone.
The revised sentence is more precise and the collocation is more natural.
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedSome countries are addressing this problem by promoting public transport and cycling, even for short distances.
The revised sentence is more coherent and the use of 'escaping' is not the best choice. The new sentence conveys the same idea in a more precise way.
Another problem that I did not mention is that, when everybody is using more cars, the air is getting polluted by the waste gases cars are producing. Transportation machines produce carbon dioxide(CO2) and much more other gesses that can make our atmosphere pollute and cause to rise the temperature. after air gets polluted, the life in earth can face extinction and far more problems are going to occur. moreover, bikes and pieces which can run by other mateials such as water and electricity can be used in this situation.
Lexical resource
RevisedTo mitigate this issue, we should aim to reduce our reliance on cars and opt for more sustainable forms of transportation.
The revised sentence is more precise and the collocation is more natural.
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedAs long as we continue to use petrol-based personal transportation, I believe we should reduce our dependence or find alternatives that will not degrade our environment further.
The revised sentence is more coherent and the idea is expressed more clearly.
Select a highlighted passage to see its suggested revision.
What Axiom wrote for each criterion: why the answer earned its band, and what to work on next.
Coherence & cohesion
Band 5.0/ 9
The essay is logically organized and the progression of ideas is clear. However, there are some issues with the use of cohesive devices and the overall cohesion of the essay. The essay follows a logical structure, but the use of cohesive devices is sometimes inaccurate or missing, making the connection between ideas less smooth. Additionally, the conclusion could be more effective in summarizing the main points and reiterating the stance.
Suggestions
- Use a variety of cohesive devices to ensure smooth transition between ideas.
- Make sure to link all the ideas in a paragraph coherently.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedPeople's dependence on personal transport has led to frequent traffic jams. To alleviate this issue, it is advisable to use public transportation.
The sentence is a bit confusing and the use of 'try' is not the best choice. The revised sentence is more direct and clear.
RevisedSome countries are addressing this problem by promoting public transport and cycling, even for short distances.
The revised sentence is more coherent and the use of 'escaping' is not the best choice. The new sentence conveys the same idea in a more precise way.
RevisedAs long as we continue to use petrol-based personal transportation, I believe we should reduce our dependence or find alternatives that will not degrade our environment further.
The revised sentence is more coherent and the idea is expressed more clearly.
Grammar & accuracy
Band 6.0/ 9
The essay uses a mix of simple and complex sentence forms and there are some errors in grammar and punctuation. However, these do not impede communication. The essay features a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are some grammatical errors that can hinder clarity. For example, "as a result people will be late for work and children cannot go to the schools either at the right time" should be "as a result, people will be late for work and children may not get to school on time." Paying closer attention to grammatical accuracy, including correct verb forms and preposition usage, will improve the overall quality of the essay.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedPeople tend to use their cars for everyday activities, but this frequent use causes a number of problems.
The revised sentence corrects the grammatical error and is more concise.
RevisedAnother problem not yet mentioned is that the increased use of cars leads to air pollution from the emissions.
The revised sentence is more concise and the grammar is more accurate.
RevisedTransportation produces carbon dioxide (CO2) and other gases that can contribute to atmospheric pollution and global warming.
The revised sentence corrects the grammatical errors and is more concise.
Lexical resource
Band 6.0/ 9
The essay uses a sufficient range of vocabulary and there is evidence of less common and idiomatic language. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation. The essay demonstrates a reasonable range of vocabulary, but there are some instances of awkward or incorrect word choices. For example, "transportation machines" could be more naturally expressed as "transportation methods," and "gesses" should be "gases." Improving the precision and appropriateness of vocabulary will enhance the overall quality of the essay.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedA significant problem that nearly every individual contributes to is the overuse of personal vehicles, leading to traffic congestion.
The revised sentence is more precise and the collocation is more natural.
RevisedAn increase in the number of cars on the road leads to congestion, making the transportation system less accessible for everyone.
The revised sentence is more precise and the collocation is more natural.
RevisedTo mitigate this issue, we should aim to reduce our reliance on cars and opt for more sustainable forms of transportation.
The revised sentence is more precise and the collocation is more natural.
Task response
Band 6.0/ 9
The essay addresses the task and provides a clear position throughout the response. However, the argument could be more fully developed and supported. The essay addresses the prompt by discussing the problems caused by the excessive use of cars and suggesting solutions to reduce this use. The writer presents a clear position and supports it with relevant examples. However, the essay could be improved by providing more specific examples and by offering a more detailed analysis of the proposed solutions. Additionally, the conclusion could be strengthened by summarizing the main points and restating the importance of the suggested solutions.
Suggestions
- Provide more specific examples to support your arguments.
- Offer a more detailed analysis of the proposed solutions.
- Strengthen the conclusion by summarizing the main points and restating the importance of the suggested solutions.
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