As online educational resources become increasingly abundant and affordable, many young people have begun to question the value of a traditional university degree, believing that self-study and online courses can provide all the skills necessary for career success. However, others insist that the structured learning environment, interpersonal networks, and credentialing offered by university campuses remain irreplaceable. Has university education in contemporary society become an expensive and outdated ritual, or does its core value lie precisely in those experiences that cannot be replaced by digitalization? Please articulate your stance, and provide reasons and concrete examples to support your viewpoint.
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