As central areas of many cities around the world are continually redeveloped to meet modern demands, historic building clusters often face demolition or complete renovation. However, others firmly believe that these old neighborhoods, which carry collective memories, are an inseparable part of a city's soul, and their value far exceeds that of newly constructed skyscrapers. Between preserving historical culture and advancing urban renewal, should city administrators unconditionally prioritize the former? Please state your position and support your viewpoint with specific 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