Faced with the reality of intensifying global climate change and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events, some argue that resources should be concentrated on developing high-tech solutions such as carbon capture and solar energy, believing that technological innovation is the only reliable path to reversing the environmental crisis. Others insist that governments must immediately legislate to restrict individual consumption behaviors—such as reducing air travel, meat-based diets, and fast fashion—contending that only a transformation in lifestyle can fundamentally curb ecological degradation. In your view, should the focus of addressing current environmental challenges lie in technological breakthroughs, or in societal changes to individual behavior? Please articulate your position, providing specific reasons and examples to support your argument.
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