When a historic city decides to demolish its old town center to build a commercial complex blending modern design and global brands, urban planners view it as a necessary price for economic vitality, while cultural heritage advocates warn that it will erase the city's unique memory. In your view, in the face of rapid urbanization, should the value of traditional architecture yield to the demands of development? Please articulate your position and support your argument with specific examples from countries or cities.
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