As populations in many major global cities continue to swell, younger workers are being pushed to the suburbs, while city centers are increasingly dominated by affluent older residents. Some observers view this trend as a decline in urban vitality, while others see it as merely a natural stage of urban evolution. Do you believe this age stratification is more beneficial than harmful to the long-term development of cities? Please state your position and provide specific reasons and examples to support your view.
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