As the cost of renewable energy technologies continues to decline, many countries are accelerating the phase-out of fossil fuels. However, critics point out that this transition could lead to instability in energy supply and inflict economic damage on nations reliant on traditional energy industries. In balancing environmental sustainability against energy security and economic stability, which side do you believe policymakers should prioritize? Please articulate your stance, supported by specific reasons and examples to bolster your argument.
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