In response to the global climate crisis, some countries have declared a "climate emergency" and adopted aggressive measures, such as mandating the phase-out of gasoline-powered vehicles or imposing punitive tariffs on high-carbon industries. However, other nations argue that such drastic transitions could exacerbate poverty and economic inequality, thereby undermining public support for long-term environmental action. In your view, should climate change policies prioritize economic costs and social equity over pursuing the fastest possible emission reductions? Please articulate your stance, providing specific reasons and examples to support your position.
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