Remote work became widely adopted after the pandemic, but some companies have recently begun mandating that employees return to the office. Supporters argue that in-person collaboration boosts productivity and team cohesion, while opponents insist that remote work reduces commuting stress and enables a better work-life balance. Do you believe companies should make remote work a permanent option, or should they prioritize a return to on-site work? Please state your position 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