Social media platforms use algorithms to deliver customized content to users. Some argue this enhances the efficiency of information access, while others worry it creates "information cocoons" that undermine the public's capacity for rational thought. In an era where artificial intelligence increasingly dominates information distribution, do you believe the negative impact of algorithmic recommendation on individual cognitive freedom and the construction of social consensus has already outweighed its convenience? Please state your position and support it with specific experiences or examples.
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