In the face of the escalating threat of global climate change, some argue that governments should prioritize funding and scientific resources toward developing high-risk geoengineering solutions such as solar radiation management (e.g., stratospheric aerosol injection), rather than relying solely on emission reduction and adaptation measures. However, other environmental scientists warn that such "technological shortcuts" could bring unpredictable climate side effects and undermine the urgency of fundamentally transforming energy consumption patterns. In your view, which strategy for tackling the climate crisis—actively experimenting with geoengineering, or strictly adhering to traditional mitigation and adaptation pathways—deserves greater resource allocation from nations today? Please state your position and support it with specific reasons and examples.
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