Amid the global wave of digital transformation, many top universities have fully migrated their core curricula to online platforms while significantly reducing on-campus teaching activities. Yet, is the value of a university education confined solely to knowledge transmission? Some argue this marks a triumph for the democratization of higher education, while others fear it will dismantle the irreplaceable culture of social interaction and critical debate found on campus. Please argue which side you support, providing specific reasons and 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