As the proportion of elderly residents continues to rise in many major cities worldwide, one perspective holds that governments should channel the majority of resources into improving eldercare facilities and medical services. Another view argues that if cities focus excessively on the older population, they risk diminishing their appeal to young talent, thereby undermining urban economic vitality. In your view, how should policymakers balance these two demands when planning for the future of their cities? 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