As transnational travel and digital media become increasingly widespread, more and more local cultures are being eroded by the trend of global homogenization. However, some argue that this blending has instead given rise to more dynamic new cultural forms. In the face of the decline of traditional customs and the rise of innovative expressions, do you believe that preserving the uniqueness of local cultures is more urgent than embracing the cultural hybridity brought about by globalization? Please articulate your stance and support your argument with specific examples or logical analysis.
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