As global urbanization accelerates at an unprecedented pace, an increasing number of people are choosing to relocate to major cities in pursuit of better employment and living opportunities, while small and medium-sized towns and rural areas face the plight of population decline and resource shrinkage. Some argue that this concentration of population in cities is inevitable and brings more benefits than drawbacks; others contend that governments should actively intervene, using policy incentives to encourage population回流 and maintain balanced regional development. Do you believe that the challenges posed by urbanization should justify government intervention as a top priority? Please articulate 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