As waves of young professionals continue to flood into megacities, many elderly residents are being forced to relocate to suburbs or smaller towns, making way for commercial development and upscale housing. When urban policymakers prioritize economic growth over the inclusiveness of intergenerational shared spaces, does this forced displacement signify the unraveling of social cohesion—or is it, in fact, an unavoidable price to pay for the future competitiveness of these cities? Please articulate your stance, providing reasons and concrete 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