Technology & ScienceDiscuss Both ViewsIntermediateHigh Frequency

IELTS Essay: Developments in science and technology have caused environmental problems. So...

Prompt

Developments in science and technology have caused environmental problems. Some people say that a simpler way of life will protect the environment, while others believe that science and technology can solve environmental problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

#environmental technology#sustainability#simplicity vs innovation#climate change#technological solutions

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 discusses both views on environment; Band 9 contextualizes solutions by problem type (e.g., carbon sequestration needs tech; consumption reduction needs behavioral change), explores feasibility at scale, and discusses policy integration.

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Key concepts in this essay

technological optimism vs limitation
lifestyle change and consumption patterns
problem-solution matching (when does each approach fit?)
urgency and feasibility

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Presenting the two views as if they must be true/false rather than exploring nuance (some environmental problems need tech solutions; others need consumption reduction)
Providing generic environmental claims ('technology pollutes,' 'simpler life is better') without specific mechanisms
Failing to discuss scale and urgency—what matters when time and resources are limited?

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