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IELTS Writing Task 2 Sample Answer Essay: Foreign Films & Culture

Prompt

Some believe that it is beneficial to show foreign films while others feel this can have a negative impact on local culture. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

#cultural imperialism#film industry#local culture#globalization#cultural preservation

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 presents concerns about foreign dominance; Band 9 recognizes that audiences select films, local film industries respond creatively, and global exchange can strengthen rather than weaken culture.

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Key concepts in this essay

Cultural sovereignty and media ownership
Audience choice and market segmentation
Global circulation vs. local identity
Influence and adaptation rather than replacement

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Treating 'local culture' as static and vulnerable without recognizing its dynamic nature and resilience
Ignoring that foreign films can also enrich and inspire local filmmaking
Overstating homogenization effects without evidence of actual cultural erosion

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