In the field of resource conservation, policymakers in a country often face a dilemma: they must ensure current economic growth and the livelihood needs of the people, while also reserving sufficient natural resources for future generations. However, when some ecologists argue that "to preserve nature, strict caps should be set on the extraction of non-renewable resources," other economists counter that "excessive restrictions will stifle innovation and employment, and in turn delay the adoption of clean technologies." Faced with this contradiction, in formulating a national resource strategy, should the government prioritize the arguments of which side? Please state your clear position and support your argument with 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