New bicycles and vehicles should be tested on public roads before they are released.

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New Bicycles Vehicles Tested Public Roads Before Released - IELTS Writing Task 2

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Write at least 250 words.

A student's answer to this task, and the feedback on it

Written by an IELTSX user under exam conditions and published unedited and anonymously. Band 7.5 ยท 255 words.

People have different views as to whether new produced bicycles and vehicles have to be evaluated on roads prior to being lounched to public. While there were certain disadvantages in terms of financial costs, I believe that it does more good than harm regarding safety.

Without a doubt, there are several drawbacks to testing newly manufactured vehicles on public roads. One major issue is that companies often need to invest a large amount of money in professional drivers, advanced technology, and safety measures. As a result, the overall production cost may rise, making vehicles more expensive for ordinary people. In addition, road testing can sometimes create inconvenience for local residents because temporary road restrictions and traffic congestion may occur during the process. Critics argue that these problems can negatively affect daily life and waste public resources.

However, despite these disadvantages, I strongly believe that testing vehicles before releasing them to the market is extremely beneficial. The primary reason is that it helps manufacturers detect technical faults and safety issues in real-life conditions. Consequently, the number of road accidents caused by mechanical failures can be significantly reduced. Furthermore, these evaluations allow companies to improve fuel efficiency, comfort, and overall performance before mass production begins. This means consumers are more likely to purchase reliable and high-quality products.

In conclusion, although evaluating newly produced bicycles and vehicles on roads may involve considerable financial costs and cause minor inconvenience, I believe the advantages far outweigh the drawbacks because public safety and product reliability should always be the main priority.

Examiner feedback

The essay is well-organized and presents a convincing argument with a clear progression of ideas. The grammatical control is high, and while there are minor spelling and word-formation errors, they do not impede communication. The response fully addresses the prompt, though it tends to focus more heavily on motor vehicles than bicycles.

Task Response - 7

- All parts of the task are addressed, and a clear position is maintained throughout the response. - Main ideas are extended and supported, though the mention of 'bicycles' from the prompt is somewhat neglected in the body paragraphs in favor of 'vehicles'. - The argument regarding safety versus cost is well-developed.

Coherence & Cohesion - 8

- Information and ideas are sequenced logically with a clear progression throughout the essay. - Cohesive devices such as 'Without a doubt', 'However', and 'In conclusion' are used effectively and naturally. - Paragraphing is appropriate, with each paragraph containing a clear central topic sentence.

Lexical Resource - 7

- A sufficient range of vocabulary is used to allow for some flexibility and precision (e.g., 'mechanical failures', 'traffic congestion'). - There are some minor inaccuracies in word choice/formation such as 'new produced' instead of 'newly produced' and 'lounched' instead of 'launched'. - Collocations are generally good, contributing to a natural tone.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy - 8

- A wide range of structures is used, including complex sentences with multiple clauses. - Most sentences are error-free, demonstrating high control of grammar and punctuation. - Occasional minor slips (e.g., 'new produced') do not detract from the overall accuracy.

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