Facing the global climate crisis, many countries have committed to achieving "net-zero emissions" by reducing fossil fuel use and promoting renewable energy, while others advocate prioritizing economic development, arguing that stringent environmental regulations would stifle industrial growth and, in turn, delay the process of lifting developing nations out of poverty. In balancing ecological responsibility against economic realities, do you believe countries should prioritize environmental protection or economic development? Please articulate your stance and support your argument with specific examples from particular countries or industries.
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