In many major cities around the world today, historic buildings are gradually being replaced by modern high-rises and commercial complexes in response to the pressures of population growth and urban expansion. However, others argue that preserving these old structures, which carry cultural memory, is far more important than meeting the immediate needs of contemporary life. In your view, should the future of cities prioritize the development of new buildings or the preservation of old ones? Provide your reasons and cite specific examples to support 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