As global media and popular culture increasingly dominate, many local traditions are gradually losing their influence among younger generations. At the same time, some argue that this cultural blending is a natural and inevitable sign of progress. To what extent do you agree that the fading of traditional customs is a loss worth worrying about, or should it be viewed as a positive adaptation in an interconnected world? Please elaborate on your stance, providing specific reasons and 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