When urban expansion directly clashes with ecological conservation, should priority be given to developing renewable energy projects, even if this means occupying vast tracts of undeveloped land and wildlife habitats? Is this inevitable land-use transformation worthwhile to meet the growing demand for clean energy, or should such development be strictly confined to degraded or artificial environments? Please articulate your stance and justify your choice with concrete examples from specific countries or regions.
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