As public transportation systems in many cities around the world continue to undergo upgrades, one view holds that governments should prioritize investment in autonomous driving technology to reduce traffic accidents; another argues that resources should instead be concentrated on improving pedestrian and cycling infrastructure to address the health needs of an aging society. Given limited fiscal resources, which side do you believe urban transportation policy should place greater emphasis on? Please elaborate on your position, supporting 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