In the face of the global climate crisis, some argue that transformative changes in individual lifestyles—such as forgoing air travel or adopting a vegan diet—are essential to drive progress, while others contend that only government-led technological breakthroughs and transnational policies can yield meaningful impact. In your view, which approach is more likely to effectively address environmental challenges? Please articulate your position and support it with specific examples or evidence.
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