Despite global calls to reduce carbon emissions, many developing countries still view fossil fuel subsidies as a necessary means to safeguard livelihoods and industrial competitiveness, while developed nations insist that such subsidies are accelerating the climate crisis. Should short-term economic stability and poverty alleviation take precedence, or should long-term ecological responsibility be upheld at all costs? Please articulate your stance, supported by specific examples from countries or industries to bolster your argument.
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