In many developed countries, urban centers are undergoing a process of "gentrification"—old neighborhoods are being renovated, young high-income groups are moving in, while the original elderly residents are forced to relocate to the suburbs due to rising rents. Some argue that this trend can revitalize declining urban areas and improve overall quality of life, while others insist that it erodes community memory and intergenerational bonds, only exacerbating social segregation. Which position do you support? Please elaborate on your reasons and illustrate with specific examples from particular countries or cities.
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