As distance education technology becomes increasingly sophisticated, the value of physical university classrooms is being called into question as never before. Yet many still insist that face-to-face interaction and communal life on campus constitute the irreplaceable soul of higher education. In an era when the cost of digital learning continues to decline, should universities still require all students to study full-time on campus, or should they allow them the freedom to complete their degrees entirely online? Please argue your position, providing specific reasons and examples to support your view.
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