With the rapid growth of international tourism and the widespread adoption of digital media, many local traditional cultures are gradually being replaced by a global trend toward homogenization. Against this backdrop, some argue that preserving local traditions is a futile effort to resist progress, while others firmly believe that cultural diversity is the cornerstone of human innovation and resilience. Regarding these two positions, which one do you think better addresses the practical needs of modern society? Please present your viewpoint and support it with 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