In many developed countries, the proportion of elderly people continues to rise, while the share of younger workers steadily shrinks. In response to this trend, some argue that raising the retirement age is the only viable solution to sustain economic vitality; others contend that a wiser approach lies in redistributing existing jobs and encouraging automation technologies to create space for younger generations. Discuss both positions and explain which one you support, providing specific reasons and examples to substantiate 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