As global temperatures continue to rise, many countries have pledged to achieve carbon neutrality within decades. However, some argue that requiring developing nations, which still face urgent needs for poverty eradication and economic growth, to shoulder equally stringent emission reduction obligations alongside developed countries is neither realistic nor fair. Others insist that climate change knows no borders, and that any delay will lead to irreversible catastrophe, so all nations must immediately take undifferentiated, maximum-intensity action.
Which stance do you support? Provide your reasons, and support your argument with specific examples from particular countries or industries.
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