Amid the tide of globalization, local cultures are being rapidly homogenized, even as many nations pour substantial resources into restoring historical sites or promoting traditional festivals to reinforce cultural identity. Faced with this paradox, must preserving tradition inevitably come at the cost of modern progress? In balancing the embrace of globally shared values with the safeguarding of unique cultural heritage, how should individuals and societies draw the line to ensure that future generations remain rooted yet resonate with the world? Articulate your stance and support it with concrete examples.
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