In many cities today, the shortage of public spaces is forcing younger generations to compete with older demographics for limited recreational resources. Some argue that urban design should prioritize the needs of the young, as they represent the primary workforce of society's future; others insist that the well-being of the elderly better reflects the maturity of a civilization. How do you think urban planners should balance the interests of these two generations when allocating public spaces? Please state your position and support your argument with specific 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