Faced with the global climate crisis, many countries are prioritizing economic growth over environmental protection, viewing poverty and unemployment as more urgent threats; however, others insist that without ecological sustainability, any long-term economic prosperity is doomed to fail. In weighing short-term livelihood needs against the planet's future survival, do you believe governments should prioritize high-emission industrial expansion to rapidly create jobs, or should they decisively pivot toward a green economy—even if this means certain traditional industries will suffer losses and job cuts in the short term? Please articulate your stance and support your argument with specific examples from countries or industries.
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