In an era where the tides of globalization increasingly draw the cultures of nations closer together, many worry that local traditions will inevitably become homogenized or even vanish altogether. Yet others argue that this cultural intermingling breathes new life into age-old customs, allowing them to be reshaped and sustained on the global stage. Do you believe that local cultures are more likely to lose their uniqueness amid globalization, or seize this opportunity to undergo innovative evolution? Please articulate your stance, and support your argument 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