In many countries, as healthcare improves and living standards rise, the proportion of elderly populations continues to grow. Yet this trend does not paint a single social picture: some view an aging society as a heavy burden—strained medical resources, pressured pension systems, and a shrinking labor market; others see it as an opportunity, believing that experienced seniors can become the core of community cohesion and intergenerational transmission. In your view, should aging be seen more as a threat to society or as a potential driver of development? Please state your clear position and elaborate on the reasons and concrete examples supporting that stance.
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