In the face of the global climate crisis, some nations are investing heavily in geoengineering solutions—such as injecting aerosols into the stratosphere to reflect sunlight, or fertilizing the oceans to absorb carbon dioxide. Meanwhile, other policymakers insist that, rather than risking interference with natural systems, equivalent resources should be concentrated on reducing carbon emissions and promoting renewable energy. In your view, which pathway should the international community prioritize as its response strategy? Please articulate 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