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Cambridge IELTS 13 Test 1 — Band 7 model essay

171 words · 12 sentences · IELTS Writing Task 2

Writing Task 2 prompt

People living in large cities face many problems in daily life. What are these problems, and should governments encourage people to move to smaller towns?

大城市居民日常生活面临许多问题。这些问题是什么?政府是否应鼓励人们搬到小城镇?

Band 7 model answer

It is often argued that the difficulties of living in large cities. Although large cities offer employment and education that smaller places may lack, I believe that regional development is better than simply urging people to move.

A major reason is that city residents often suffer from high rent, congestion, and weak community ties. In practical terms, a worker may spend hours commuting and still pay most income on housing. This can lead to lower wellbeing and reduced family time. In addition, stronger regional centres can spread economic opportunity more fairly.

Nevertheless, the disadvantages should not be ignored. small towns cannot absorb newcomers if transport and healthcare remain weak. Another concern is that businesses may also refuse to relocate without skilled workers and digital access. These problems may reduce the value of the policy or behaviour if no safeguards are provided.

For these reasons, I would argue that people should be encouraged by opportunity, not pushed by city problems. Public investment should make smaller towns competitive places to live and work.

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How many words should an IELTS Writing Task 2 essay be?

IELTS Writing Task 2 requires a minimum of 250 words. This Cambridge IELTS 13 Test 1 model answer is 171 words, comfortably above the minimum without padding.

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A Band 7 answer presents a clear, well-developed position with a good range of vocabulary and complex sentences, and only occasional errors.

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