As extreme weather events become increasingly frequent worldwide, some members of the public believe that individual environmental actions in daily life—such as waste sorting and reducing plastic use—are almost meaningless in mitigating climate change, and that real change can only depend on mandatory policies from governments and large corporations. However, others insist that it is precisely the accumulation of countless small individual choices that forms the social pressure and cultural foundation driving systemic transformation. In your view, which of these two positions aligns more closely with reality? Please elaborate on your perspective with specific reasons and examples.
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