As global reliance on fossil fuels deepens, some countries are investing heavily in carbon capture technologies, while others advocate for an immediate and comprehensive shift to renewable energy. Given the real-world constraint of limited resources, should a society channel its primary funding into "end-of-pipe" carbon capture solutions, or should it prioritize the "upstream prevention" offered by renewable energy systems? Please articulate your position and justify the balance between economic and environmental benefits, supported by concrete examples from specific countries or industries.
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