As birth rates continue to decline and life expectancy extends across many countries worldwide, population aging has evolved from a localized phenomenon into a global trend. In addressing this shift, some advocate for raising the retirement age and encouraging older adults to remain in the labor force, aiming to alleviate the burden on public finances and sustain economic growth. Others, however, argue that such measures overlook health disparities and occupational burnout among the elderly, and may instead crowd out employment opportunities for younger generations while weakening family caregiving functions. In your view, which strategy for coping with an aging society is more reasonable? Please present your opinion, supported by specific reasons and real-world 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