As remote work technology becomes increasingly sophisticated, more and more companies are allowing employees to work entirely from home, while others are mandating a return to the office. Some argue that remote work enhances productivity and work-life balance, while others insist that in-person collaboration is essential to corporate culture and innovation. Discuss both positions and explain which model you believe should become more mainstream in the future workplace. Provide 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