Globalization has brought the cultures of all nations into ever-closer contact, yet some worry that it is flattening cultural distinctiveness, reducing local traditions to "performative heritage." When the streets and alleys of cities are saturated with international chain brands, shared digital media, and uniform patterns of consumption, can local festivals, dialects, crafts, and rituals still sustain genuine vitality? Please develop an argument on the question of whether globalization is ultimately a catalyst for cultural diversity or a driver of cultural homogenization, clearly stating your position and supporting your reasoning with concrete examples from specific 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