In many developed countries, the proportion of aging populations continues to rise, while the share of young workers declines. Faced with this trend, some argue that governments should channel most resources into medical technologies that extend the lifespans of the elderly, whereas others contend that resources should be prioritized for improving education and job opportunities for the young to sustain economic vitality. Which allocation of resources do you believe better serves society's long-term interests? Provide your reasons and support your viewpoint with concrete examples.
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