As global warming intensifies, many countries prioritize economic costs over environmental protection, arguing that stringent emission reduction policies would hinder industrial development and job growth. Others, however, insist that the price of ignoring ecological red lines will far outweigh short-term economic gains. When weighing economic growth against ecological sustainability, do you believe governments should prioritize the absolute enforcement of environmental regulations, even if it means sacrificing some economic competitiveness? Please elaborate on your stance and provide examples to support your viewpoint.
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