As life expectancy continues to rise in many countries around the world, some argue that the shrinking young workforce will inevitably place a heavy burden on the economy, while others firmly believe that an aging society can give rise to new industrial opportunities and drive positive transformations in work patterns. To what extent do you think population aging poses greater challenges than opportunities for modern society? Please articulate your stance, providing reasons and concrete examples to support your viewpoint.
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