In many of today's major cities, young people are relocating to suburbs or towns at record speed, while city centers are increasingly populated by older residents and short-term occupants. In response to this trend, some argue that city administrators should prioritize investments in measures to attract young families back to urban areas, while others contend that such resources should instead be directed toward improving the quality of public life for the elderly, who serve as the cornerstone of long-term stability in city centers. Which position do you support? Please elaborate with specific reasons and 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