As international travel and digital media become more widespread, an increasing number of local traditional festivals are being replaced by global celebrations such as Halloween or Valentine's Day. Some view this blending as a natural expression of cultural vitality, while others worry that it leads to the erosion of local identity. To what extent do you lean toward seeing the weakening of traditions as an inevitable and benign evolution, rather than a cultural loss that urgently requires intervention? Please articulate your stance and support it 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