As global temperatures continue to rise, some countries are investing heavily in high-tech solutions such as carbon capture and storage, while others argue that limited resources should be channeled entirely into promoting everyday energy-saving behaviors and low-cost measures like afforestation. In your view, when funding allows for only one of these two approaches, which side's proposal should take priority in government environmental spending? Please provide your reasons and illustrate them with 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