In many developed countries, population aging is forcing governments to channel substantial budgets and healthcare resources toward the elderly, while younger generations face shrinking employment opportunities and a growing burden of eldercare. In contrast, some developing nations, due to an oversupply of young people, are experiencing high unemployment and social unrest. Faced with this "age divergence," do you believe that governments and societies should prioritize the welfare of the elderly, even if it means sacrificing the economic prospects of the younger generation? Please articulate your stance, provide reasons, and offer 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