As global urban populations have for the first time surpassed rural ones, many major metropolitan areas are witnessing the gradual encroachment of commercial development on public spaces such as parks and squares. At the same time, other cities are employing mandatory policies to preserve these areas as venues for resident interaction. In your view, should cities prioritize the social function of public spaces over their potential economic returns? Please state your position, supported by reasons and illustrative 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