In the face of the global climate crisis, some countries are heavily investing in carbon capture technologies and nuclear energy expansion, while others insist that only a complete transition to renewable energy and comprehensive restrictions on consumer lifestyles can fundamentally address the problem. Given the practical constraints of limited resources, do you believe priority should be given to advancing high-tech innovation, or to implementing fundamental changes in social behavior and consumption patterns? Please articulate your position, providing 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