As international brands, fast-food chains, and popular music continue to expand across nations, some critics argue that this cultural homogenization is squeezing the living space out of local traditions; others, however, insist that globalization actually provides a broader stage for the innovation and dissemination of local cultures. In the tide of globalization, is local culture a victim being eroded, or a beneficiary being revitalized? Please articulate your stance, and provide reasons and concrete examples to support your viewpoint.
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