In this essay, both advantages and disadvantages of space exploration are discussed; however, the writer has vividly given more importance to its merits in responding to the second question. Great use of advanced topic-related vocabulary, collocations, advanced expressions, and cohesive devices in various sentence structures, along with sufficient paragraphing, will qualify this writing for a high band score. (Topic-related vocabulary, collocations, and expressions are underlined in this sample essay.) Type 3: This type of question is quite similar to discussion essays, where both views should be discussed, and the
writer’s opinion must be given. However, instead of the two views in discussion essays, candidates should outline
the advantages and disadvantages and give their opinion here. There is a leeway to structure two to three body
paragraphs, where the first two body paragraphs focus on merits and demerits, and the third one focuses on the
writer’s opinion. If the writer’s view is clearly stated and extended in the introduction and the conclusion, there is
no need to develop the third body paragraph. In the following sample writing, the organization of a two-body
paragraph essay, where the writer’s view is put in the introduction and the conclusion, is described. Again, it is
better to organize the first body paragraph based on the weaker side of the situation as the second paragraph will
then be focused on the stronger side, followed by the conclusion holding writer’s opinion to give it a solid final
impression.
Topic #8 In some countries, high schoolers are encouraged to work part-time while studying.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this situation and give your own opinion.
