As artificial intelligence plays an increasingly prominent role in critical decision-making domains such as hiring, loan approvals, and criminal justice, ensuring algorithmic fairness has become a central issue in public discourse. When algorithms are trained on historical data—which may itself carry societal biases—should we prioritize "outcome fairness," actively adjusting algorithms to correct historical injustices? Or should we uphold "procedural neutrality," where algorithms act solely on verifiable facts and rules, never considering group identity, as the cornerstone of justice? Drawing on concrete examples from specific fields, articulate your position and justify its validity.
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