As global urbanization accelerates at an unprecedented pace, many major cities are grappling with housing shortages, traffic congestion, and strained public resources. However, some argue that urban expansion serves as a core driver of economic growth and innovation, and that population concentration can actually enhance efficiency and improve quality of life. Given the constraints of limited resource allocation, does the continued expansion of cities yield more benefits than drawbacks? Please articulate your stance, providing reasons and concrete examples to support your position.
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