Even though globalization affects the world's economies in a very positive way, its negative side should not be forgotten. What is your view? Discuss.

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Sample Response

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Globalization is a relatively new trenda comparatively newer trend and it has brought countless benefits to our modern liveslife. The benefits of globalizationThe brighter side of globalization reduces the disparity and distance between countries around the world whereas the darker side also needs careful assessmentneeds assessment carefully.

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Obviously, with the impact of globalization, tradewith the impact of globalization trade and travel around the world have become easier, more comfortable, and more accessibleeasier, comfortable and easily accessible. Air travelAir route travel is now affordable for ordinary peopleaffordable to common people within a fraction of hours people can reach their destiny. Branded internationalInternational products are available into all countries, for instance, people can buy McDonald's productsMac Donald's products from their own local market. Trade and industry have dramatically developed and created many job opportunitiesgigantic job vacancies. The relationship between the nations has improved and nations can now easily maintain a friendly relationship with one anotherwith other. Thus the economic disparity between the nations has been narrowed with the advantages of globalization.

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On the other hand, it is argued that the wealthier countries are becoming wealthier due to the advantages they are getting from globalization. They can establish operationsbegin their roots in developing or underdeveloped countries and utilise the raw materialsnatural raw materials from there and become more and more affluent. Coca-Cola Company in India is a clear illustration of thisthe greatest illustration to this. With the impact of globalization more and more new products are becoming available in the marketare being available in market and people have choices. As a result, there is greater competitionthere is a greater competition in the market. Consequently, local trades might not survive in long run and this has negative consequences on many local businesses. Brain drain seems to have become a common policy and phenomenon observed throughout the all developing countries. The local traditions and cultures are in jeopardy due to the enormous influence of world media and TV channels.

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Putting everything into consideration, although there are many cones of globalization, I believe that the pros are more prominent and obvious. It is a welcoming trend due to the advantages it offers. As long the international bonding is strong, it is a positive trend and the chances of conflict between the nations have declined which would present a better world to the upcoming generations.

Overall assessment

Why this response received Band 6.5

The response examines a substantial range of benefits and drawbacks of globalisation and states clearly that its advantages are more significant. Paragraphing and overall progression are effective, but several points are asserted broadly rather than explained, and frequent inaccurate collocations weaken clarity. The highest-priority improvement is to develop fewer claims more carefully, showing exactly how one economic benefit and one local-business or cultural cost arise.

Band score breakdown

IELTS Writing Criteria Scores

TR

Task Response

6.5
Scoring rule

The prompt is addressed from both sides with a clear positive judgement, but support is uneven and the Coca-Cola example is not explained.

Next step

Show the causal link between global trade and one benefit, then explain how multinational expansion affects a specific local business or community.

CC

Coherence and Cohesion

7.0
Scoring rule

The essay has a clear introduction, contrasting body paragraphs, and a conclusion, with logical overall progression despite some loosely connected points.

Next step

Keep each paragraph centred on one controlling idea and connect examples directly to the claim they support.

LR

Lexical Resource

6.0
Scoring rule

There is adequate range for economic and cultural issues, but frequent awkward collocations and incorrect word choices reduce precision.

Next step

Use natural phrases such as expand operations, local businesses, employment opportunities, disadvantages, and international cooperation.

GRA

Grammatical Range and Accuracy

6.0
Scoring rule

Meaning remains generally clear, but errors in articles, agreement, clause boundaries, word forms, and fixed grammatical patterns occur regularly.

Next step

Edit each complex sentence for complete clauses and correct determiners, especially around comparisons and cause-and-effect statements.

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Even though globalization affects the world's economies in a very positive way, its negative side should not be forgotten. What is your view? Discuss.

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