As the global urban population surpasses its rural counterpart for the first time, many major cities are experiencing unprecedented competition for space and resources. Against this backdrop, some argue that public funds should be prioritized for improving healthcare and care facilities for the elderly, while others insist that housing and employment support for the young workforce is the key to sustaining urban vitality. In the face of increasingly aging urban populations, how do you think governments should balance these two pressing needs? Please articulate your stance, providing reasons and concrete 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