In addressing the global climate crisis, many countries are investing substantial funds in high-tech solutions such as carbon capture and storage, while others argue that these resources should be prioritized for protecting existing natural ecosystems like forests and wetlands, which have proven more effective and cost-efficient in sequestering carbon. Faced with this dilemma of resource allocation, which response strategy do you support? Please articulate your position and provide specific reasons and examples to support your argument.
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