As the global population structure ages at an accelerating pace, many countries are confronting the dual pressures of overburdened pension systems and a steadily shrinking working-age population. Against this backdrop, some argue that governments should significantly raise the retirement age and encourage older adults to delay retirement, in order to alleviate fiscal crises and sustain economic growth. Others, however, insist that such measures not only overlook the physical and health limitations of older workers, but may also exacerbate youth unemployment and deprive the elderly of their right to enjoy later life. Please share your views on this controversy, providing sufficient reasons and concrete examples 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