The compulsory essay made simple: see what the examiner rewards, study an annotated model, then write your own and send it for personal feedback.
What it tests: your ability to organize ideas and give your opinion in clear, neutral English.
In your English class you have been talking about part-time jobs for teenagers. Now your teacher has asked you to write an essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view.
Write your essay in 140–190 words.
These days, many teenagers take on part-time jobs alongside their studies, and people disagree about whether this is a good idea. In my opinion, although a job takes up valuable time, having one while still at school is usually a positive experience.
Firstly, having a part-time job means teenagers earn their own money. Instead of always asking parents for cash, they can buy what they want and start learning how to manage a budget, a skill they will need for the rest of their lives.
Secondly, some people worry that a job leaves too little free time for friends, sport, or simply relaxing, and this is a fair point. Teenagers who work should be careful to still leave themselves time to rest.
However, I believe the biggest benefit is responsibility. Turning up on time, following instructions, and dealing with customers all teach lessons that no classroom can.
To sum up, I believe teenagers should be encouraged to try a part-time job, because it teaches valuable money skills and real responsibility, as long as they do not let it take over their free time.
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English Refresher · B2 First for Schools Writing · Part 1: The Essay (Test 2)