What are the impacts of climate change on society, and how can we mitigate them?
Sample Response
Climate change, primarily caused by greenhouse gas emissions, is an urgent global issueone of the most pressing issues of our time. Its impacts on society are far-reaching and require urgent attention.
The impacts of climate change on society are manifold. Among these, one of the most visible effectsHowever, one of the most visible effects is the increasing frequency of extreme weather eventsthe increase in extreme weather events. These events, such as hurricanes and heatwaves, can cause widespread destruction and loss of life. Moreover, climate change is leading to rising sea levels, threatening coastal communities through increasingly frequent floodingwith frequent flooding and eventual displacement. In addition, climate change exacerbates food and water insecurity, which can lead to conflicts and mass migrationmigrations.
Despite thisthe grim outlook, there are measures we can take to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Transitioning to renewable energy sources and reducing our carbon footprint are crucial steps towards slowing global warmingslowing down global warming. FurthermoreMoreover, building climate resilience in vulnerable communities can help them adapt to changing conditions and recover from climate-related disasters. More fundamentally, addressingOn the other hand, addressing the root cause of the problem requires systemic changes in our economic and political systems to prioritise sustainability over short-term gains.
In conclusion, climate change poses significant challenges to society, but with a concerted effortwith concerted effort and systemic changes, we can mitigate its impacts. It is our collective responsibility to protect the planetsafeguard our planet for future generations.
Why this response received Band 7.0
The response is strongest in its clear structure and confident, largely accurate language, with the impacts and mitigation measures separated logically. Its main limitation is that, at 214 words, several relevant points remain asserted rather than developed, especially the mechanisms and practical implications of the proposed solutions. The priority is to extend one or two key ideas with specific explanation or examples while maintaining the concise organisation.
IELTS Writing Criteria Scores
Task Response
Both parts of the question are addressed with relevant ideas, but the under-length response develops most points only briefly.
Explain how one major impact affects society and show concretely how one proposed measure would mitigate it.
Coherence and Cohesion
Information progresses clearly through a focused introduction, two logically organised body paragraphs, and a concise conclusion.
Use contrasting transitions only where the relationship is genuinely oppositional and vary repeated additive linking.
Lexical Resource
A suitably broad and precise vocabulary handles climate impacts and policy responses with generally natural control.
Add more specific topic language when developing solutions so that broad phrases such as systemic changes become more concrete.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy
A varied range of complex sentences is used accurately, and grammatical errors are rare and non-impeding.
Refine the punctuation and phrasing of longer sentences to make already accurate complex structures even more fluent.
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What are the impacts of climate change on society, and how can we mitigate them?
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