An increasing number of cities are transforming their downtown areas into car-free zones open only to pedestrians, aiming to improve air quality and encourage walking. However, critics argue that this trend may lead to economic decline and inconvenience for residents who rely on motor vehicles for commuting. Should private cars be completely banned in city centers, or should this shift be limited to certain times or areas? Please state your position, provide reasons, and support your viewpoint with specific 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