Facing the global climate crisis, some countries are pouring massive funds into developing geoengineering solutions, such as injecting aerosols into the stratosphere to reflect sunlight, while others argue that all resources should be redirected toward renewable energy and carbon reduction technologies. Proponents of the former see it as the fastest emergency response to rising temperatures, whereas opponents warn of unpredictable ecological side effects and the risk of diverting attention from fundamental emission cuts. In your view, should the international community prioritize funding geoengineering research, or concentrate all efforts on conventional climate mitigation measures? Please articulate your position, providing reasons and concrete examples to support your argument.
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