As extreme weather events become increasingly frequent across the globe, a fundamental debate has surfaced: should humanity prioritize massive investment in climate change mitigation—namely, reducing greenhouse gas emissions—or concentrate these resources on adapting to the already unavoidable impacts of climate change, such as building flood defenses and developing drought-resistant crops? Please articulate your position and argue why the path you favor is more urgent and practically beneficial at this moment, while supporting your viewpoint with specific examples from countries or regions.
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