In many countries, cities are undergoing dramatic demographic shifts—young people are migrating to large urban centers, while small towns and rural areas are left with an increasing number of elderly residents. Does this trend mean that aging is an inevitable burden for local communities? Or can societies transform aging into an opportunity by redesigning public services and fostering intergenerational cooperation? Please articulate your stance and support your argument with 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