In the face of the tide of globalization, many countries are actively promoting their traditional cultures to preserve their uniqueness, while others believe that integrating into the global mainstream culture can better drive economic growth and international cooperation. Between cultural heritage and the process of modernization, do you think a country should prioritize preserving its own traditional characteristics, or should it embrace the convergence of global cultures? Please elaborate on your viewpoint and cite specific countries or regions as examples to support your stance.
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