As international tourism expands rapidly and digital media becomes increasingly pervasive, many local customs and celebrations are gradually being assimilated into the globalized mainstream culture. Some argue that this cultural convergence symbolizes progress and fosters cross-cultural understanding, while others maintain that preserving the uniqueness of indigenous cultures is more urgent than embracing global uniformity. Discuss both positions and articulate your own viewpoint, supporting your argument with concrete 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