As extreme weather events become increasingly frequent worldwide, many countries are investing substantial funds in addressing natural disasters triggered by climate change, while others argue that these resources should be prioritized for more pressing social issues such as poverty eradication and healthcare improvement. Given limited fiscal resources, how should governments balance the long-term strategy of tackling climate change against the short-term needs of addressing immediate livelihood concerns? Please elaborate on your viewpoint and cite specific country cases or data to support your position.
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