In many countries, the proportion of elderly people continues to rise, while the young workforce steadily declines. Some argue that raising the retirement age is a necessary measure to sustain economic vitality; others insist that this would deprive younger generations of promotion and employment opportunities. In your view, how should the pros and cons of delaying the retirement age be weighed in an aging society? Please present your perspective, supported by 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