As international brands and global chain enterprises continue to pour in, local culture and indigenous business traditions are facing the risk of homogenization. However, some argue that this cultural fusion is precisely a manifestation of the vitality and innovation of modern society. In your view, should local cultural identity be prioritized for preservation amid its collision with globalization, or should it embrace these changes to achieve mutual development? Please elaborate on your stance, providing 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