In an era of increasing global cultural homogenization, many local traditions are gradually disappearing, while others are being repackaged through commercialization into tourist performances. When indigenous ancestral rituals are adapted into paid spectacles, and when traditional attire is simplified into festive decorations, does this compromise constitute a betrayal of culture, or is it a necessary strategy for survival in the cracks? Please explore this dilemma, articulate your stance between cultural purity and practical survival, and support it with concrete 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