In many major cities, historic buildings are gradually giving way to modern skyscrapers and commercial complexes. However, some argue that these ancient structures, which carry the memory of the city, hold cultural value far surpassing any economic benefits that new projects could bring. Faced with the conflict between the urgent demands of urban development and the preservation of cultural heritage, which side do you believe should be given priority? Please draw on specific examples to articulate your stance and substantiate your argument.
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