The proportion of elderly populations continues to rise in many countries, compelling governments to channel more resources into pension and healthcare systems. At the same time, budgets supporting the young workforce and innovative industries face mounting pressure for cuts. As longevity societies become a widespread reality, should nations reallocate public funds to prioritize the welfare of the elderly over the development of the young? Please articulate your stance, supported by specific reasons and illustrative examples.
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