In many developed countries, young people bear an increasingly heavy burden of pensions and healthcare costs to support a growing elderly population. At the same time, some argue that a fairer approach would be to prioritize resources for children and youth, as they represent the future of society. Do you believe that intergenerational equity should prioritize the needs of the younger generation, or is protecting the welfare of the elderly equally non-negotiable? Please provide reasons and illustrate your position with concrete 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