As global urbanization accelerates at an unprecedented pace, an increasing number of people are choosing to relocate to major cities, leading to a sharp decline in rural populations and the deterioration of infrastructure in these areas. However, others argue that the revival of rural life is the fundamental solution to urban pressures. In light of this debate, do you believe that the social benefits brought by urbanization are sufficient to offset the costs of rural decline? Please articulate your position, providing specific reasons and examples to support your viewpoint.
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