Aging is quietly reshaping the operating logic of global societies. As life expectancy extends while the working-age population shrinks, a widespread concern holds that older cohorts will drain public fiscal resources and weigh down economic innovation; another voice argues that a longevity society, if well planned, could instead foster a "silver economy" and unlock the potential for intergenerational mutual support. Faced with this profound demographic shift, do you believe the threat of aging to contemporary society has been overstated? Please draw on specific country or community cases to clarify your stance and justify the reasoning that supports it.
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