As population density continues to climb in many cities around the world, one view holds that high-density living environments inevitably intensify social indifference and individual loneliness, while another voice insists that dense urban layouts are precisely the breeding ground for community collaboration and public vitality. In your view, does the rise in urban population density erode interpersonal bonds to a greater extent, or does it instead reshape more resilient social structures? Please state your position and support your argument with specific examples and reasons.
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