In today's era, as the wave of globalization increasingly sweeps across nations, many local traditional festivals are gradually fading from public view, giving way to internationalized forms of celebration. However, some argue that globalization precisely injects new vitality into endangered cultures, allowing them to endure in more inclusive forms. Amid the debate over the decline and revival of traditional festivals, do you believe cultural authenticity must be tightly bound to indigenous heritage, or is cultural evolution in the age of globalization itself a natural and healthy process? Please articulate your stance and provide examples to support your argument.
IELTS Writing Task 2 Band Descriptors
Task Response: Address all parts of the task, present a clear position, support ideas with evidence
Coherence and Cohesion: Logical paragraphing, clear progression, appropriate linking devices
Lexical Resource: Wide range of vocabulary, accurate and natural collocations
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Variety of sentence structures, error-free grammar
Overall band score is 0-9, each criterion weighted equally.
Answering Tips
Spend 5 minutes planning your position and main arguments
Use the structure: Introduction - Body 1 - Body 2 - Concession - Conclusion
Develop each body paragraph with: topic sentence + explanation + example + summary
Use a variety of linking words, avoid repetition
Reserve 5 minutes at the end to check grammar and spelling