In response to the global climate crisis, governments around the world are considering implementing a mandatory policy: requiring every citizen to pay an annual "carbon tax" to offset their personal carbon emissions. However, critics argue that such a measure would unfairly burden low-income groups, while supporters insist it is the only effective means of holding individuals accountable for environmental consequences. Do you believe this individual carbon tax system can strike a balance between environmental benefits and social equity? Please state your position and provide specific reasons and examples to support your argument.
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