In the face of the tide of globalization, many countries are experiencing a fierce collision between indigenous cultural traditions and the influence of foreign cultures. Some argue that governments should actively invest resources to protect and revive traditional customs and art forms on the verge of extinction, so as to ensure that cultural roots are not weakened. Others, however, contend that culture should naturally evolve with the times, and that excessive protection would only turn it into "specimens in a museum," hindering society's progress. In your view, how should a balance be struck between the defense of traditional values and the need for cultural renewal? Please articulate your position and support your argument with examples from specific countries or regions.
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