As urban populations continue to swell, many major cities are grappling with strained public infrastructure and skyrocketing living costs. Yet, a new voice is beginning to emerge: rather than painstakingly patching up aging urban frameworks, why not redirect resources toward building entirely new smart cities? Do you believe this "abandon the old, build the new" approach is superior to seeking improvements within existing urban structures? Please elaborate on your stance 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