As extreme weather events become increasingly frequent, some people argue that individual daily carbon-reduction actions—such as flying less or changing dietary habits—are meaningless in mitigating climate change, insisting that real change can only come from mandatory measures imposed by governments and large corporations. Others, however, maintain that without a large-scale shift in individual behavior, no policy can truly take effect. What is your stance on this debate? Provide reasons and cite specific examples from countries or communities to support your view.
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