VIP Class Notes (Jesse) [W]
Homework
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
In some countries it is thought advisable that children begin formal education at four years old, while in others they do not have to start school until they are seven or eight.
How far do you agree with either of these views?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
Structure of a balanced argument essay in IELTS Writing Task 2
INTRODUCTION:Â Introduces the topic (paraphrases the question) and makes it clear that both sides of the argument will be examined.
BODY 1:Â Introduces the first idea and supports with reasons and examples. Mentions an opposing view then concludes the paragraph by refuting it with your opinion.
BODY 2:Â Introduces the second idea and supports with reasons and examples.
BODY 3:Â Introduces the opposing argument and supports with examples. Concludes the paragraph at the end with your view.
CONCLUSION: Summarizes main points and concludes with the writer’s opinion based on the arguments in the essay. No new ideas are expressed.
Vocabulary
2-story apartment / my apartment is 2 floors
eg. we live in a 2 story apartment
Writing exercise
Nowadays，an increasing number of people are concerned about the phenomenon that a fast-paced life makes younger people lose their breath.Some people state that they are happier than previous generations under comparatively relaxed economic;Others believe that competitive pressure keeps them improving either passive or active .I agree with the view that keep the same pace with the development is not a easy thing,for the following reason.
Firstly it is clear that for most parents ,an excellent score on test paper and good personality are not enough.This means that younger people will be required to sacrifice spate time to have mathematical olympic ,instruments courses instead of watching cartoons,having outdoor activities .More precisely,parents set high expectations for children and have not to ask whether they are interested in it or not.
Moreover ,regular information and knowledge from class can not help teenagers outstanding of peers.The fact the many developing countries including China are updating the compulsory education which is more diversity than before.For example the entrance examination of college may take the oral English test as a standard in the coming future.So today’s teenagers are facing the significant challenges not only from parents but also form the progressing society
Of course there were a lot of incredible difficulties that the pervious generation experienced .At early ages,study at the colleges almost is a dream of many people .Because of the depression economic,their first priority is to make money after grown up and take care of little sister and brother .
In summary ,the rapid development society need teenagers make more efforts to achieve what they want .However different ages have different pressure.Do not complain,turn stress into power.
Nowadays，an increasing number of people are concerned about the phenomenon that a fast-paced life makes younger people run out of steam / overly stressed. Some people state that they are happier than previous generations under comparatively relaxed economic conditions; Others believe that competitive pressure keeps them improving either passively or actively. I agree with the view that keeping the same pace with the development is not a easy thing, for the following reasons.
Firstly it is clear that for most parents, an excellent score on test papers and good personality are not enough. This means that younger people will be required to sacrifice spare time to participate in olympic mathematics, musical instruments courses instead of watching cartoons, having outdoor activities. More precisely, parents set high expectations for children and don’t ask whether they are interested in it or not.
Moreover, regular information and knowledge from class can not help teenagers stand out from their peers. The fact is that many developing countries including China are updating the compulsory education which is more diverse than before. For example the college entrance examination may take the oral English test as a standard in the future / in the coming years. So today’s teenagers are facing the significant challenges not only from parents but also from the progressing society.
Of course there were a lot of incredible difficulties that the previous generation experienced. At early ages, study at the college almost was a dream of people in general / most people. Because of the depression / the economic downturn, their first priority was to make money after growing up / after they had grown up and take care of their little sister and brother / siblings.
In summary, societies which rapidly develop need teenagers to make more effort / put effort in to achieve what they want / desire. However different ages have different pressures. It’s better to try to use your stress as a form of motivation for self improvement, rather than to complain.Â
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