As artificial intelligence and online resources become increasingly prevalent, some argue that the value of a traditional university diploma will decline significantly, while others contend that a college degree remains irreplaceable in cultivating critical thinking and professional competitiveness. To what extent do you believe university education should prioritize the development of transferable general skills over the pursuit of specialized knowledge in a particular field? Please support your position with reasons and 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