When a city's traditional streets and alleys are transformed into commercial pedestrian streets lined with international brands, the original community bonds and local way of life are also altered. Amid the tide of globalization, should local cultural spaces be proactively reshaped for economic development and cultural exchange, or should preserving the original cultural ecosystem take precedence? Please articulate your stance on this debate, providing reasons and concrete examples to support your position.
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