Remote work has become a global norm in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, most corporate managers still insist that employees can only achieve efficient collaboration and innovative breakthroughs within a physical office, while many employees argue that working from home better enhances focus and quality of life. Between efficiency, creativity, and job satisfaction, how should the workplace balance remote and in-office models? Please take a stance on this debate, drawing on specific industry or professional examples, and articulate and justify your position.
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