Faced with the reality of intensifying global climate change and increasingly frequent extreme weather events, some scientists advocate for rapid cooling through geoengineering—such as injecting aerosols into the stratosphere to reflect sunlight—viewing it as a "necessary evil" in addressing the climate crisis. Meanwhile, other environmental advocates firmly oppose such measures, arguing that these technological interventions could disrupt natural balance and divert resources away from fundamental emission reduction efforts.
Do you believe that humanity should prioritize high-risk technological approaches like geoengineering in tackling climate change, rather than relying solely on conventional emission reduction actions? Please state your position, provide reasons, and offer concrete 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