Globally, social media platforms are gradually replacing traditional news media as the primary source of information. Some argue that this shift can foster social progress, as it gives every citizen the opportunity to voice their opinions and access information instantly; at the same time, others worry that this trend will weaken fact-checking mechanisms, leading to a proliferation of misinformation and polarization in public discourse. In your view, do the social consequences of social media replacing traditional news media bring more benefits than harms, or more harms than benefits? Please articulate your stance, supporting your argument with specific reasons and 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