In many developed countries, population aging is intensifying at an unprecedented pace, while the proportion of young workers continues to decline. Some argue that governments should allocate the majority of fiscal resources to supporting healthcare and pension systems for the elderly, thereby fulfilling social obligations; others contend that excessive emphasis on elderly welfare would stifle educational and employment opportunities for the younger generation, ultimately undermining the nation's economic vitality. Faced with this dilemma, how do you think governments should distribute public resources across generations? Please articulate your stance, providing specific reasons and examples to support your viewpoint.
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