The best way to solve the world’s environmental problem is to increase the price of fuel.

Practice this IELTS Writing Task 2 question on IELTSX. The best way to solve the world’s environmental problem is to increase the price of fuel.

Increase Price Fuel Solve World Environmental Problem - IELTS Writing Task 2

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Write at least 250 words.

A student's answer to this task, and the feedback on it

Written by an IELTSX user under exam conditions and published unedited and anonymously. Band 6.5 · 251 words.

It is often argued that increasing fuel prices can reduce pollution. Some people believe this would encourage people to use less fuel and choose greener alternatives. However I disagree because higher fuel prices alone are not enough and investing in sustainable alternatives would be more effective.

I partly agree that increasing the price of fuel can help solve environmental problems. This is because higher fuel prices can discourage people from using private cars and encourage them to use public transport cycle or walk instead. As a result fewer cars on the roads can reduce carbon emissions and air pollution. For example some people may choose buses or trains when driving becomes too expensive. This can also encourage people to plan their journeys more carefully and avoid unnecessary trips. Therefore increasing fuel prices can have some positive effects on the environment.

However I do not think this is the best solution. Higher fuel prices can negatively affect low-income families and people who depend on cars for work. Instead governments should invest in public transport electric vehicles and renewable energy. For instance affordable and reliable buses and trains could reduce peoples dependence on petrol and diesel. In addition better public transport would give people a practical alternative to using their cars every day.

In conclusion increasing fuel prices can reduce pollution but it should not be the main solution. Governments should also promote clean energy and improve public transportation. This approach would be more effective in protecting the environment in the long term.

Examiner feedback

The essay successfully addresses the prompt with a clear position and well-organized paragraphs. While the content and cohesion reach Band 7 level, the lexical resource and grammatical accuracy remain at Band 6 due to repetitive vocabulary and punctuation slips, resulting in an overall band score of 6.5.

Task Response - 7

- Fully addresses all parts of the task with a clear position. - Presents relevant ideas supporting the argument. - Idea development is logical though slightly generalized.

Coherence & Cohesion - 7

- Logically organizes information with a clear progression. - Uses appropriate cohesive devices effectively. - Paragraphing is well-managed with distinct central topics.

Lexical Resource - 6

- Uses an adequate range of vocabulary for the task. - Attempts less common vocabulary with general accuracy. - Some repetition of common terms like pollution and fuel.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy - 6

- Uses a mix of simple and complex sentence forms. - Contains some punctuation errors and missing commas. - Grammar errors do not impede communication.

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