In many countries where population aging is intensifying, governments are facing a dilemma: should they prioritize investing limited resources in medical technologies that extend the lives of the elderly, or place greater emphasis on improving education, employment, and housing security for younger generations? Faced with this challenge of resource allocation, which side do you believe public policy should lean toward to ensure society's long-term vitality and intergenerational equity? Please elaborate on 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