General Training Task 2: Model Answer

Prompt

 

Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child’s development while others think that it is important for children to go to school.

Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

 

Notice that the question asks about advantages only, so the essay below does not discuss disadvantages. 

Notice also that each paragraph focuses on one main idea and serves a clearly defined purpose within the overall argument. 

 

Response (Estimated Band 9)