As the global urban population surpasses the rural population for the first time, urban planners are confronting a fundamental dilemma: should they prioritize the construction of skyscrapers to accommodate more residents, or preserve low-rise buildings to maintain a sense of community identity? In your view, do the social benefits of high-density vertical urban development always outweigh the losses it inflicts on traditional neighborhood relationships? Please draw on specific examples from particular countries or cities to articulate your position and substantiate your reasoning.
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