As the global plastic pollution crisis intensifies, many countries have implemented bans on single-use plastic products, yet critics argue that these measures only address the symptoms rather than the root cause, and that the real solution lies in changing consumer habits. In your view, should such legislative bans be regarded as the most effective means of tackling the environmental crisis, or is it only through education and long-term behavioral guidance that fundamental change can be achieved? Please articulate your stance and support your argument with 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