In the face of globalization, some countries have resorted to legislative measures to forcibly protect their traditional cultures, while others leave cultural evolution to the free choices of the market. When traditional festivals are diluted by commercial promotions and local languages decline under English-centric education, which model of cultural governance is better able to keep a nation's cultural roots vibrant in the contemporary world? Drawing on specific examples from particular countries or regions, articulate your position and argue why the cultural preservation approach you favor is superior to the alternative.
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