Faced with the reality of rising global temperatures and increasingly frequent extreme weather events, some countries advocate imposing hefty carbon taxes to forcibly reduce fossil fuel use, while others argue that priority should be given to investing in carbon capture and new energy technologies, addressing the climate crisis through "green growth" rather than "economic penalties." Given limited resources and pressing time, which path do you believe is more effective—mandatory restrictions (such as carbon taxes and quotas) or technology-driven approaches (such as clean energy innovation)? Please state your position and elaborate on your reasoning, supported by 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