As global temperatures continue to rise, some environmental advocates argue that all fossil fuel extraction should be halted immediately, while others contend that forcing a "supply cutoff" before renewable energy can fully replace traditional sources would only trigger economic collapse and worsen poverty. In your view, is the urgency of the climate crisis sufficient to justify an immediate and comprehensive ban on fossil fuel extraction, or should a gradual transition be prioritized to safeguard social stability? Please articulate your position, providing 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