Marine plastic pollution has evolved from an ecological issue into a trade policy dispute: some countries advocate for a globally unified ban on single-use plastics, while others emphasize prioritizing the development of a circular economy and allowing market mechanisms to address the pollution problem. Given the reality of uneven resource distribution, which path do you believe is more effective in curbing the damage plastics inflict on marine ecosystems? Please state your position and support it with specific 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