As housing prices soar in many major cities, a growing number of young professionals are choosing to rent for life rather than buy a home. Meanwhile, some governments are promoting policies that encourage homeownership, viewing it as a driver of social stability and economic security. Critics, however, counter that a lifelong renting culture can enhance labor mobility and offer individuals greater freedom. Faced with these two conflicting perspectives, do you believe homeownership should be upheld as a social ideal, or should renting as a long-term lifestyle receive the same respect and legal protection as buying? Please state your position, supported by specific reasons and 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