In recent years, many countries around the world have prioritized economic growth over environmental protection, leading to large-scale deforestation and the continued consumption of fossil fuels. At the same time, other nations have argued that priority should be given to investing in renewable energy and restricting highly polluting industries. Given the constraint of limited resources, should a country place greater emphasis on economic development or ecological sustainability? Please articulate your position and cite specific examples from countries or industries 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