As artificial intelligence grows increasingly adept at fields once considered uniquely human—from medical diagnosis to artistic creation—some argue that this progress will fundamentally liberate humanity, allowing us to focus on more meaningful pursuits; others warn that it will render us lazy, dependent, and even strip away our core skills. Faced with these two starkly contrasting prospects, do you believe the flourishing of AI is more likely to empower human autonomy, or to erode our self-drive and capabilities? Please clarify your stance and provide specific reasons and examples to support it.
IELTS Writing Task 2 Band Descriptors
Task Response: Address all parts of the task, present a clear position, support ideas with evidence
Coherence and Cohesion: Logical paragraphing, clear progression, appropriate linking devices
Lexical Resource: Wide range of vocabulary, accurate and natural collocations
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Variety of sentence structures, error-free grammar
Overall band score is 0-9, each criterion weighted equally.
Answering Tips
Spend 5 minutes planning your position and main arguments
Use the structure: Introduction - Body 1 - Body 2 - Concession - Conclusion
Develop each body paragraph with: topic sentence + explanation + example + summary
Use a variety of linking words, avoid repetition
Reserve 5 minutes at the end to check grammar and spelling