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WRITING TASK 2

Understanding the question

(i) Instructions – There are fairly standard and ask you to give reasons for your answersupported by examples

(ii) Topic Statement - The statement outlines a view or problem. It gives you the topic or

(iii) Task – This is the part that tells you which type of essay you should write. Forexample, you may be asked to give your views, discuss both sides of an argument orsuggest solution to a problem.

Balanced Argument Essay

(i) IntroductionIntroduces the topic (paraphrases the question) and makes it clear that both sides ofthe argument will be examined.

Despite a continuing improvement in standard of living, many people believe that

young people suffer more stress than older generations. In this essay, the argumentsurrounding the issue of teenage stress will be discussed.

(ii) Body 1Introduces the first idea and supports with reasons and examples. Mentions anopposing view then concludes the paragraph by refuting it with your opinion.

Firstly, teenagers are exposed to more products than earlier generations as a result ofliving in a modern consumer society. Through films and the media, they see celebrities with expensive jewellery, clothes and cars. In addition, youth-oriented advertisinggives them an awareness of the latest technology such as digital music formats and

mobile phones. In order to teenagers feel pressure to acquire these items. Some mightargue that these pressures are not new. However, it believes that such stresses werenot so strong during earlier times. 

(iii) Body 2Introduces the second idea and supports with reasons and examples.

It could also be argued that pressures at school are stronger than before. In order toachieve the lifestyle they see in the media, teenagers must succeed in their studies sothey can compete for the best jobs. Parental pressure, examinations and homeworkare all reported as causing increased levels of strain.

(iv) Body 3

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