Governments around the world have increased their environmental spending year after year, yet global carbon emissions continue to rise. Some scholars argue that the fundamental solution to environmental problems lies in a radical transformation of individual lifestyles, rather than reliance on policies and technology; others insist that only through international agreements and binding regulations can ecological degradation be effectively curbed. Which position do you support? Please elaborate on your viewpoint, and support your argument with specific reasons and 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