Some people think that instead of preventing climate change, we need to find a way to live with it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Climate change represents a major threat to life on Earth, but some people argue that we need to accept it rather than try to stop it. I completely disagree with this opinion because I believe that we still have time to tackle this issue and reduce human impact on the Earth's climate.
There are various measures that governments and individuals could take to prevent, or at least mitigate, climate change. Governments could enact laws to limit the carbon dioxide emissions that lead to global warming. They could impose "green taxes" on drivers, airlines and other polluters, and simultaneously invest in renewable energy from solar, wind or hydropower. As individuals, we should also try to lower the adverse contribution toon climate change by becoming more energy efficient, flying less, and using bicycles and public transport. Furthermore, the public can influence government action, by voting for politicians who propose to tackle climate change, rather than for those who would prefer to ignore it.
If, instead of taking these measuresinstead to taking these measure, we only try to live with climate change, I believe that the result will be disastrous. For example, I am not optimistic that we would be able to copecopy with even a small rise in sea level. Millions of people would be displaceddisplace by flooding, particularly in countries that do not have the meanshave means to safeguard low-lying areas. These people would lose their homes and their jobs, forcing them to migrate to nearby cities or even other countries. As a result, the potential for human sufferingpotential harm for human suffering would be immense and it is likely to lead to outbreaks of diseasediseases and famine, as well as increased homelessness, poverty and death.
In conclusion, it is clear that we must address the problem of climate change, and I disagree with those who argue that we needargue we need to find a way to live with it.
Why this response received Band 8.0
The essay presents a well-developed argument with a consistent position, clear paragraphing, and strong thematic progression. Vocabulary is used naturally with a wide range of topic-specific collocations, while grammatical structures are generally varied and effective. To reach an even higher standard, focus on eliminating rare grammatical slips and typographical errors in preposition usage.
IELTS Writing Criteria Scores
Task Response
The response fully addresses the prompt with a clear position throughout, supported by relevant and well-developed arguments.
Extend the explanation of adaptation strategies briefly to further strengthen the direct counter-argument.
Coherence and Cohesion
Information and ideas are organized logically with clear overall progression and effective paragraphing.
Incorporate a wider variety of cohesive devices between paragraphs to enhance transitions.
Lexical Resource
A wide range of vocabulary and natural collocations are used flexibly and accurately.
Proofread carefully to avoid occasional word choice slips such as writing 'copy with' instead of 'cope with'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy
A good variety of complex grammatical structures is used, though a few minor errors are present.
Check prepositional structures and participle forms carefully during final editing to ensure complete accuracy.