As global temperatures continue to rise, many countries are shifting their economic focus toward renewable energy. However, some still argue that in developing nations, the low cost and reliability of fossil fuels make them indispensable in the short term, and that prioritizing economic growth is more urgent than environmental protection. When weighing these two paths, do you believe governments should place climate action above economic growth, or should economic development rightly take precedence over environmental conservation? Please articulate your stance, providing specific reasons and examples to support it.
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