As global temperatures continue to rise, governments around the world face a dilemma: whether to prioritize massive investments in carbon capture and geological storage technologies, or to channel equivalent resources directly into afforestation and the widespread adoption of renewable energy. Proponents of the former argue that only cutting-edge technology can achieve true breakthroughs in emissions reduction, while advocates of the latter contend that nature-based and readily available solutions are the pragmatic path to tackling the climate crisis. In your view, which strategy should governments emphasize more when addressing climate issues? Please share your perspective, supported by reasons and concrete 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