As global warming intensifies, many countries are pouring substantial financial resources into the research and development of carbon capture and storage technologies, rather than directly reducing fossil fuel use. However, critics argue that this bet on "future technologies" is far less practical than immediately scaling up existing renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power. In your country, which environmental strategy do you believe the government should prioritize funding—high-risk carbon capture technologies, or the expansion of proven clean energy? Please articulate your position, supported by 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