As globalization continues to advance, traditional festivals in many places are gradually being replaced by internationalized commercial celebrations. Regarding this phenomenon, some worry that local cultural identity will be weakened as a result, while others see it as a natural outcome of cultural exchange, one that can even breathe new life into traditions. In your view, does the commercialization and globalization of traditional festivals represent a loss of cultural heritage, or is it a necessary evolution for culture to adapt to the times? Please state your position and support it with specific 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