As the proportion of elderly populations in major cities worldwide continues to rise, one perspective argues that governments should prioritize limited resources toward healthcare and eldercare infrastructure for seniors, while another stance insists that neglecting education and employment support for younger generations will erode a city's long-term vitality. In your view, should city administrators deliberately balance the ratio of these two types of expenditures to achieve intergenerational equity when formulating public policy? Please articulate your position, supported by 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