As digital technology becomes more widespread, an increasing number of higher education courses are being moved onto online platforms, while the traditional campus classroom experience is being compressed. Some argue that the core value of a university lies in face-to-face interpersonal interaction and an immersive academic atmosphere, which online learning can never replace; others contend that online education is not only more flexible and efficient but also enables high-quality resources to reach a broader audience. In your view, should the dominant form of university education in the future lean more toward physical campus settings, or should it more fully embrace digital online models? Clearly state your position, and support your viewpoint with specific reasons and 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