In cities where aging trends are becoming increasingly pronounced, conflicts between younger and older populations over the use of public spaces are steadily intensifying—young people complain that parks and squares are dominated by morning exercise routines or choir groups, while older adults insist that these traditional activities are the very core of urban vitality. Do you believe urban managers should prioritize the modern leisure needs of the youth, or should they give precedence to preserving the established cultural habits of the elderly? Please articulate your stance, supported by specific reasons and 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