In many developed countries, the proportion of elderly populations continues to rise, while younger generations are entering the workforce and starting families later than ever. Some argue that extending the retirement age and encouraging older adults to keep working is the only realistic solution to alleviate pressure on pension systems and labor shortages; others insist that this only squeezes the promotion prospects of younger workers and exacerbates intergenerational inequity. In your view, which side's argument holds more weight? Please state your position and support it 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