In response to the global climate crisis, many countries are implementing "carbon tax" policies, which impose additional fees on the use of fossil fuels to encourage businesses and individuals to reduce emissions. However, critics argue that such measures place a disproportionate burden on low-income households and are far less effective than directly subsidizing renewable energy. When weighing these two strategies, do you believe that a carbon tax remains the most equitable and effective tool for addressing climate change? Please state your position and provide specific reasons and examples to support it.
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