In many developed countries, historic districts in city centers are being demolished in large swaths to make room for high-rise residential buildings and commercial complexes; at the same time, other cities are investing heavily in restoring old buildings and converting them into cultural or public spaces. Faced with the tension between housing shortages and preserving urban memory, do you believe that cities, in their pursuit of modernization and livability, should always prioritize the preservation of historic buildings? Please state your position and support it with specific reasons and 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