As demographic structures in many major cities around the world undergo significant transformation, the proportion of elderly individuals continues to rise while the share of younger workers gradually declines. Some argue that this trend will inevitably increase the burden on society and hinder economic growth; others contend that an aging society can instead foster new industrial opportunities and promote intergenerational cultural heritage.
In light of these two conflicting perspectives, do you believe the impact of aging on society leans more toward challenges or opportunities? Please state your position and support it 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