In an era where the tides of globalization increasingly bind the world into a single interconnected whole, many local customs, languages, and even festivals are being assimilated into a uniform international cultural pattern. Faced with this trend, some argue that actively embracing cultural fusion is the inevitable price of progress and prosperity, while others insist that preserving the uniqueness of indigenous culture at all costs is the very foundation of a nation's survival. In your view, how should a society weigh the benefits brought by cultural globalization against the urgent need to protect its own traditional heritage? Please articulate your stance, providing specific reasons and examples to support your position.
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