In many developed countries today, population aging is forcing governments to channel substantial resources into pensions and healthcare, while at the same time, employment opportunities and innovative vitality for the younger generation face corresponding pressure. In the face of this fundamental demographic shift, should the retirement age be raised or delayed retirement be encouraged to alleviate fiscal strain and social burdens, or should priority be given to safeguarding the welfare and quality of life of the elderly, even if this means imposing higher taxes on younger workers? Please articulate your stance and provide reasons and examples based on specific country cases or personal experience.
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