As extreme weather events become increasingly frequent worldwide, some argue that nations should immediately abandon fossil fuels and fully transition to renewable energy, even if this severely impacts the economy; others contend that, without sufficient green technology reserves, a gradual transition is the more realistic choice. Between environmental protection and economic development, which side's position do you believe better serves long-term interests? Please elaborate on your stance and provide specific reasons and examples to support it.
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