As online courses and remote degree programs rapidly gain popularity, one perspective argues that traditional university campuses will become obsolete, while another insists that the academic atmosphere and interpersonal interaction offered by face-to-face education cannot be replaced by technology. In your view, should the core value of university education in the future place greater emphasis on the accessibility of knowledge or on the irreplaceability of the authentic campus experience? Please articulate your stance and support your argument with specific examples from particular countries or institutions.
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