An increasing number of universities have shifted all their courses online, while others insist that face-to-face instruction remains an irreplaceable core experience. In your view, does the fundamental value of a university education depend more on the content of knowledge transmitted, or on the interactive form of shared campus life between faculty and students? Please articulate your position and support your argument with concrete examples from specific disciplines or campus scenarios.
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