As the global climate crisis intensifies, many countries are centering their economic recovery on expanding renewable energy capacity, while others argue that, given current technologies, prioritizing investment in "natural and engineered negative emission solutions" such as carbon capture and forest restoration is the key to reversing environmental degradation. In your view, which pathway should become the core of national environmental policy over the next decade? Please articulate your position, providing reasons and concrete 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