As international brands and global chain stores proliferate, the local commercial streets of many cities have gradually become homogenized, while traditional craftsmanship and regional cuisine face the risk of marginalization. Between preserving cultural uniqueness and embracing the conveniences brought by globalization, should modern metropolises prioritize sustaining their indigenous cultural roots? Please articulate your stance and, drawing on specific examples from particular countries or cities, explain why you believe such a cultural trade-off is necessary or irreversible.
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