As global urbanization continues to accelerate, more and more people are choosing to move to large cities in search of better opportunities. However, the excessive concentration of urban populations has also triggered a series of problems, including housing shortages, traffic congestion, and social segregation. In addressing these challenges, some argue that governments should prioritize investment in improving the infrastructure and quality of life in existing cities, while others advocate for allocating resources to develop small and medium-sized towns in order to ease population pressure. Which position do you support? Please present your viewpoint, and support your choice 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