As global demographic structures continue to shift, many countries are confronting labor shortages and mounting pension pressures. Yet some experts offer a contrarian view, arguing that an aging society can instead foster a "silver economy," unlocking new opportunities for innovation and consumption. In your view, does aging represent a heavier burden on modern society, or a more promising opportunity for transformation? Drawing on specific country cases or data, articulate your position, and provide ample reasoning and concrete examples to support your argument.
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