As populations in many major cities around the world continue to grow, urban centers are becoming increasingly congested while suburbs keep expanding outward. In response to this trend, some argue that priority should be given to investing in high-rise apartment buildings to accommodate more residents, while others advocate encouraging population dispersal to rural areas or small towns to alleviate urban pressure. Which approach do you believe is more beneficial for society's long-term development? Please present your viewpoint, supported by 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