As global temperatures continue to rise, many countries are redirecting substantial fiscal investments toward renewable energy development rather than traditional fossil fuel subsidies. However, a considerable number of policymakers still argue that during phases of unstable economic growth, such a transition could exacerbate energy poverty and undermine industrial competitiveness. Between safeguarding long-term ecological security and meeting immediate energy demands, which priority should governments place greater emphasis on? Please provide your reasoning and support your stance with specific examples from particular countries or regions.
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