As global urbanization accelerates, more and more people are choosing to relocate to large cities in search of better opportunities. However, the continuous rise in urban population density has also triggered issues such as housing shortages, traffic congestion, and environmental degradation. In addressing these challenges, some argue that resources should be prioritized for improving existing urban infrastructure, while others advocate for policy levers to encourage population dispersal toward small and medium-sized cities. Which strategy do you believe is more effective in ensuring the sustainable development of future cities? Please elaborate on your stance, providing reasons and concrete examples to support your viewpoint.
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