In many countries, urban centers are undergoing rapid gentrification, while rural areas face population decline and deteriorating infrastructure. However, some argue that concentrating resources on revitalizing rural communities can achieve greater social equity than continuing urban expansion. Others maintain that cities remain the engines of economy and innovation, and that any excessive tilt toward rural areas could hinder overall development. In this regard, do you think governments and society should prioritize the interests of which side when balancing urban-rural development? Please state your position and support it with specific reasons and 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