In many developed countries, young people are increasingly inclined to move to large cities in pursuit of career advancement, while older adults tend to remain in rural areas. This shift in population distribution is reshaping community structures. Some argue that this trend has caused irreversible damage to social cohesion in rural regions, while others maintain that it simultaneously brings new opportunities for economic transformation to the countryside. Which position are you more inclined to support? Please provide your reasons and support them with concrete examples.
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