In the face of the tide of globalization, many local traditions across nations are gradually fading away, while others have been revived through commercialization. However, some argue that such commercially "packaged" traditions have lost their authentic meaning, reduced to mere performances designed to attract tourists; others insist that even in a commercialized form, these traditions can still effectively transmit cultural identity. Please elaborate on which side you support, providing reasons and concrete examples to back your stance.
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