As housing prices continue to climb in many major cities around the world, young people find it increasingly difficult to afford independent homes, while older generations often hold more property resources. Some argue that governments should prioritize providing home-purchase subsidies for the young to promote social equity; others insist that channeling limited resources into elderly care and healthcare is the more responsible choice. In your view, how should urban policymakers balance resource allocation across generations? Please articulate your position, provide reasons, and support it 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