In today's context where digital technology is reshaping industries across the board, many higher education institutions are redirecting substantial resources from traditional in-person classrooms toward fully online degree programs. However, others maintain that the intrinsic value of a university—such as the cultivation of critical thinking, interpersonal collaboration skills, and immersion in an academic atmosphere—can only be truly realized within a physical campus. In your view, should university education prioritize accessibility and flexibility over preserving the irreplaceable learning experience that a physical campus offers? Please articulate your stance 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