As urbanization accelerates, more and more people are converging on megacities, while small and medium-sized towns face decline. However, some argue that this trend toward concentration is an inevitable price of economic development and innovation, while others contend that, without intervention, the imbalance between urban and rural areas will lead to an irreversible collapse of the social fabric. Which position do you support? Please use examples from specific countries or regions to explain your reasoning.
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