In the face of the increasingly severe challenges of global climate change, some countries have chosen to prioritize funding for the research and development of renewable energy, while others emphasize the imposition of carbon taxes and restrictions on industrial emissions to forcibly alter consumption habits. In your view, which policy pathway is more fundamentally effective in achieving long-term environmental sustainability? Please articulate your position and support your argument with specific examples from countries or industries.
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