As digital technology advances at breakneck speed, traditional classroom instruction is increasingly being supplanted by the ever-growing prevalence of online courses. When a prestigious university with a century-long history announced that its undergraduate programs would permanently transition to an online format, proponents argued that this would achieve equitable distribution of educational resources, while opponents warned that it would deprive students of invaluable campus interactions and opportunities for character development. Please articulate your stance on this controversy, providing ample reasons and concrete examples to support your position.
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