When a nation's indigenous culture is gradually supplanted by international trends—whether in music, fashion, or cuisine—and its government channels substantial funding into preserving traditional customs and arts, do you believe this approach of "spending to safeguard tradition" ultimately benefits society more than allowing culture to evolve naturally, or even fade away? Please articulate your position and support your argument with concrete examples from specific countries or communities.
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