In response to the urgent global demand for renewable energy, some countries have slowed their transition due to economic costs and technological bottlenecks. Meanwhile, others argue that even at the expense of short-term economic growth, a full and immediate shift to clean energy is imperative. Do you believe that, in addressing climate change, countries should prioritize practical feasibility over idealized energy targets, or should they unconditionally uphold environmental commitments? Please elaborate on your stance, providing specific reasons and examples to support your position.
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