Amid the wave of urban expansion, historic districts are being gradually engulfed by modern high-rises and commercial complexes. Some advocate demolishing old structures to achieve more efficient land use and economic growth, while others firmly believe that preserving historical character matters more than the pace of development, as it forms the root of a city's identity. Do you think cities should prioritize the protection of historical heritage over modernization? Please state your position and provide specific reasons and examples to support it.
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