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Wednesday, February 08, 2017 
IELTS Writing Task 2: three possible introductions 
Last week I asked you to think about this question: 
It is inevitable that traditional cultures will be lost as technology develops. Technology and 
traditional cultures are incompatible. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
There are basically three ways to answer this question: you can agree, disagree or partly agree. So 
here are three possible introductions: 
1. Agree
It is true that technology is developing at an incredible rate, and that traditional societies and cultural 
practices are disappearing as a result. I therefore agree with the view that technology and traditional 
cultures cannot coexist. 
2. Disagree
Some people would argue that technological developments lead to the disappearance of traditional 
societies and cultural practices. I completely disagree with this view because I see no reason why 
technology cannot coexist with traditional cultures and even enhance them. 
3. Partly agree / balanced opinion
Some people believe that technological developments lead to the disappearance of traditional 
cultures. While this may be true in the case of some societies or customs, others seem to be 
unaffected by technology and the modern world. 
Tip:
There isn't a 'best way' to answer, so the three introductions above are equally good. You should 
choose your answer according to the ideas that you have when you do your essay plan. 
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