As the age structure of populations in many cities around the world undergoes fundamental shifts, some policymakers advocate prioritizing public resources for improving healthcare and infrastructure for the elderly, while others argue that an excessive focus on aging could undermine investment in education and employment opportunities for the younger generation, thereby dampening a city's long-term vitality. In urban planning, where should the balance in resource allocation ultimately lie? Please articulate your position, and provide reasons and 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