As globalization continues to advance, the traditional cultural practices of many nations are gradually fading, while another perspective holds that this cultural blending has instead given rise to a more dynamic new form of global culture. In your view, when it comes to sustaining a society's sense of identity, is it more important to preserve local traditions, or is embracing global cultural fusion more beneficial? Please articulate your stance and support your viewpoint with specific examples from particular countries or regions.
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