As the wave of globalization continues to reshape world cultures, traditional customs, languages, and ways of life in many countries are gradually fading, while other regions are pushing their local cultures onto the international stage through commercialization. However, this commercialization is often criticized for distorting the authentic essence of culture. Should priority be given to preserving the purity of traditional culture, shielding it from external influences, or should we actively embrace the cultural fusion and commercial opportunities brought by globalization, thereby ensuring that culture survives and is revitalized in contemporary society? Please articulate your stance, providing specific reasons and examples to support your viewpoint.
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