As the global climate crisis intensifies, many countries are prioritizing economic growth over ecological sustainability, while others argue that environmental constraints should override short-term economic gains. In weighing these two paths, do you believe governments should relax existing environmental regulations to safeguard employment and industrial competitiveness, or must they strictly enforce emission reduction targets regardless of economic costs? Please articulate your position and support your argument with specific country cases or industry 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