Faced with the increasingly severe challenge of global climate change, some countries advocate imposing hefty carbon emission taxes to mandate reductions in industrial pollution, while others lean toward investing in green technology innovation, arguing that economic incentives are more effective than punitive measures in driving a sustainable transition. In your view, which policy pathway is more likely to yield substantial emission reductions over the next decade? Please articulate your position and support your argument with specific examples from 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