In today's rapidly urbanizing world, many metropolises are witnessing the demolition of historic districts and the disintegration of traditional community structures to make room for an influx of young labor and modern infrastructure. However, some urban planners argue that preserving these old neighborhoods, which carry the memories and lifestyles of generations of elderly residents, is more urgent than pursuing short-term economic gains. Faced with this dilemma, do you believe that urban development should prioritize meeting the housing and employment needs of the younger generation, even if it means sacrificing the original communities that sustain elderly residents' social bonds and cultural identity? Please articulate your stance, providing specific reasons and examples to support your argument.
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