As demographic structures in many cities around the world undergo dramatic shifts, with the ratio of young workers to retirees steadily declining, some argue that governments should channel the bulk of fiscal resources into elderly care services, while others maintain that prioritizing investment in education and infrastructure is essential to sustaining a city's long-term vitality. In your view, how should city administrators strike a balance between these two categories of social needs? Please present 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