As demographic structures in major cities worldwide undergo profound transformation, one perspective holds that the growing elderly population places a heavy burden on socioeconomic development, while another firmly believes that a longevity society can instead spawn new industrial opportunities and foster intergenerational wisdom transfer. In your view, which stance better aligns with the realities of the society you live in? Provide reasons and support your argument with concrete examples—such as the local job market, healthcare resource allocation, and innovation in the eldercare industry.
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