As global temperatures continue to rise, many countries are actively advancing "carbon tariff" policies, which impose additional fees on imported goods with high carbon emissions. Supporters argue that this serves as an effective economic lever to compel global emission reductions, while opponents warn that it could become a new form of trade barrier hindering the industrialization of developing nations. In balancing the tension between environmental protection and economic development, do you believe carbon tariffs should be regarded as a necessary tool to address the climate crisis, or as an excuse for developed countries to shift responsibility? Please articulate your stance, providing sufficient reasoning and concrete 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