Amid the tide of globalization, many local traditional festivals are being permeated by international celebrations such as Halloween or Christmas. Some argue that this blending is a natural manifestation of cultural vitality, while others insist that it is quietly eroding local identity. Faced with this conflict, do you believe that the decline of traditional customs is a crisis that must be halted at all costs? Please clarify your stance and support your argument with specific examples from particular countries or communities.
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