In an era of deepening globalization, the local traditional customs and festive celebrations of many nations are increasingly being supplanted by internationalized consumption patterns, while other countries are actively reviving their endangered cultural heritage through legislative or educational measures. In light of this trend, do you believe that the uniqueness of local cultures should be preserved at all costs, even if doing so may constrain global exchange and economic development? Please articulate your stance and support your argument 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