PTE Write Essay Practice Test

First understand the topic and what you have been asked to do:

This topic is the role of gap year in education. 

You have to discuss whether you think this has more advantages or disadvantages. Always take the side that you can support with 2~3 ideas. It is a good practice to write a bit on both the sides.

Next, think of some ideas:

To think of ideas, in your mind think of what words come to you when you think of the key words in the essay topic – education, travel, social interaction, world, experience, languages, confidence. Some of the ideas for the sample essay are:

exposure to the world

social interaction and skill

bad experiences and influence

There can be many more equally good ideas. You just need to take the best 2~3.

After that start putting points around the structure – Introduction, Point Paragraphs and Conclusions:

Introduction:

Taking a year off before commencing tertiary education and spending this time either on travelling or working in an effort to gain some hands-on experience about the outside world, is a common trend in several countries. There are both merits and demerits to this trend, although I am of the opinion that the former outdo the latter.

Point paragraphs

There is a deluge of arguments in favour of my stance. The most preponderant one is that it will render a much-needed exposure of the outside world to the youth. Not only will this exposure, be it through travel or work experience, augment their self-reliance both psychologically as well as financially, but it will also instil in them an array of essential social skills that are deemed pivotal in coping with harsh reality of the world. Needless to say, all these attributes will stand a youth in good stead, as far as surviving in the fast-paced competitive world is concerned.

Notwithstanding all these merits, taking a year off in student life is not without concerns. On the one hand, by remaining away from studies for a considerable period, students are likely to develop an unwelcomed apathy towards studies because of a strong influence and impact these distractions have. On the other, with all the perilous and spoiling elements such as evil companies and drugs available at hand, teenagers can easily go astray, thanks to the immaturity and vulnerability of their age, thus ruining their promising future.

Conclusion

In view of the arguments outlined above, one can conclude that the role a gap year plays in a student’s life is instrumental indeed. Nevertheless, its potential drawbacks should not be overlooked either.

Conclusion is actually a recap of what we have said in the essay. We added our final point and then using “To summarize” re-stated our position. Please make sure you write within the word limit. The sample essay is 276 words long.

First understand the topic and what you have been asked to do:

This topic is discrimination in companies when it comes to roles and responsibilities, on the basis of age.

You have to explain your viewpoint on this topic. Do you think companies are right when they do this, or are you against this? For the purpose of writing – always select the position which you can explain properly in the essay. It need not be what you actually believe in life. You can also acknowledge and discuss both sides of the argument.

Next, think of some ideas:

To think of ideas, in your mind think of what words come to you when you think of the key words in the essay topic – companies, jobs, roles, responsibilities, age, skills, experience discrimination, etc. You can further expand these words and come up with more ideas if needed. In the end you only need 2~3 good points, that give you sufficient material to write about. Some of these ideas can be.

age and experience – experience comes with age and can’t be ignored

roles – should be offered depending upon who is suitable

skills – anyone can learn a skill irrespective of the age

After that start putting points around the structure – Introduction, Point Paragraphs and Conclusions:

Introduction:

One of the most conspicuous trends in today’s corporate world is an increased bias in favour of the youth, thanks to their age, flexibility and adaptability to modern working environment. As such, there are both merits and demerits to this trend, although I am of the opinion that the latter outdo the former.

Point paragraphs

There are a number of arguments in favour of my stance. On the one hand, no matter how energetic and enthusiastic they are, with insufficient knowledge and exposure about their work, young employees often find it hard to take right decisions based on their limited experience unlike their senior counterparts. On the other, by having these vulnerable and whimsical youths in place of the experienced employees that have wealth of knowledge and expertise gained in their long haul career, a company will suffer astronomically. It hardly needs mention that choosing young employees over experienced ones is only likely to augment inefficiency.

Another pivotal aspect of this argument is that training young employees would mean that the employers will have to spend more time, money and resources, which can affect the generation of revenues significantly. Besides, if modern technology is what senior employees lag behind in, they can easily overcome this shortcoming by taking relevant training in their respective field. Hence, it is apparent why many are against discriminating employees on the basis of their age.

Conclusion

From what has been discussed, one can conclude that with all the skills and invaluable experience at work, old employees are equally as effective as their younger peers, if not more. Therefore, the practice of discriminatory policies towards a specific age group is ungrounded indeed.

Conclusion is actually a recap of what we have said in the essay. We added our final point and then using “To summarize” re-stated our position. Please make sure you write within the word limit. The sample essay is 273 words long.

First understand the topic and what you have been asked to do:

This topic is whether people can learn on their own by self motivation and self training, or is classroom teaching indispensable?

You have to put forward your point of view. You can either write in favor of self education or you can write in support of classroom teaching. You can also acknowledge the merit in both and write accordingly. It is often easier to write considering both sides, then to write only for one side of the argument.

Next, think of some ideas:

To think of ideas, in your mind think of what words come to you when you think of the key words in the essay topic – motivation, teaching, education, learn, self study, classroom teaching, teacher, mentoring, guidance etc. Some of the ideas for the sample essay are:

motivation – leads to deeper learning

self study – more flexible and experimental

mentoring – teacher can guide the students personally

After that start putting points around the structure – Introduction, Point Paragraphs and Conclusions:

Introduction:

Self-motivation and self-practice are the most powerful drivers for learning and achievement. Some people think that in this competitive world, these qualities are more important than the class room learning. I am inclined to believe that the self-motivation and perseverance play vital role in student’s long term success and productivity. The following paragraphs will analyze their impact and suggest their importance in education system.

Point paragraphs

First of all, many children are naturally reluctant to learn. Earlier, punishment based discipline system and later reward based extrinsic motivation were used to overcome this. However, these systems failed to promote deeper or meta-level learning. Once the prize has been achieved, students will no longer retain the knowledge. Therefore, intrinsic motivation is required to create a genuine interest in the goal. For instance, a research conducted in the Netherlands suggested that self-motivated students work to higher standards than others.

Second of all, though academic training helps to understand basic principles and practices, it limits students to think out of box. Conversely self-study helps to learn many things and opens door to imagination and creativity. For example, though Thomas Alva Edison was a school dropout, he invented electric bulb by dint of strong perseverance and consistent practice.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the foregoing discussion propounds the view that self-motivation and self-practice are essential to achieve success in education. When coupled with classroom training, these can take students to astronomical heights of success.

Conclusion is actually a recap of what we have said in the essay. We added our final point and then using “To summarize” re-stated our position. Please make sure you write within the word limit. The sample essay is 234 words long.

First understand the topic and what you have been asked to do:

This topic is new language learning at an early age and its effect on the children.

You have to explain whether you think learning new languages at an early age is good for children or not. You can also write some points about why you think it is good and some points about why you think it is not good. Just keep in mind that whatever you write, you should be able to support it with good arguments and examples.

Next, think of some ideas:

To think of ideas, in your mind think of what words come to you when you think of the key words in the essay topic – language learning, early age, flexibility, active brain, culture, world, exposure. Using these and others you can with ideas like:

early age and flexibility – easier to learn new language

culture and exposure – expands child’s mind

world – opens up new opportunities

After that start putting points around the structure – Introduction, Point Paragraphs and Conclusions:

Introduction:

Human mind is inherently curious about the world and things that are different from the norm. This curiosity is manifested in the form of our desire to learn new languages and explore other cultures. Some people even think that learning a new language as early in life is beneficial for children. I agree with this opinion and in this essay, will support this with reasoned arguments.

Point paragraphs

There is a myriad of arguments in favour of my stance. The most conspicuous one is that when it comes to picking up a language, a child is nimble, adept, competent and what not, thanks to an extraordinary capability the human brain possesses at a young age. Children are able to grasp the vocabulary, pronunciation, accent and other aspects of the language more spontaneously and easily. Needless to say, all these merits stand a child in good stead, as far as having a strong command of a second language is concerned.

Equally significant is the role that learning a new language can play in exposing the child to other cultures and mindsets. Knowing a new language opens up doors to new thinking as well as new education and career opportunities. In today’s globalized world when the nations work closely with each other, learning a new language from a young age will prepare the child for such a world. Furthermore, learning another language also influences cognitive development in a positive way and leads to the child growing up into an intelligent and confident adult.

Conclusion

To conclude, I would reiterate that learning a new language at a young age is one of the best things that can happen to a child and parents should do everything possible to provide this opportunity to their children.

Conclusion is actually a recap of what we have said in the essay. We added our final point and then using “To summarize” re-stated our position. Please make sure you write within the word limit. The sample essay is 288 words long.

First understand the topic and what you have been asked to do:

This topic is animal rights and whether zoos are good or bad for them.

Your goal is to properly explain your point of view. Make sure to address each and every part of the essay prompt. The essay prompt asks two questions – are zoos good or bad and second – should zoos be banned? You should make it a point to specifically address each of these two questions.

Next, think of some ideas:

To think of ideas, in your mind think of what words come to you when you think of the key words in the essay topic – animals, rights, freedom, protection, ban, extreme step, etc. Using these words you can come up with ideas like:

freedom – zoos take away the freedom

protection – zoos offer some protection and facilities, but is it worth it

ban – an extreme measure or justified

After that start putting points around the structure – Introduction, Point Paragraphs and Conclusions:

Introduction:

The role of zoos in conserving animals is widely debated, with many people claiming that zoos cannot be compared with the natural habitat that is required for animals to thrive. In my opinion, this proposition merits serious consideration.

Point paragraphs

There is a myriad of arguments in favour of my opinion. The most conspicuous one is that zoos usually have limited space for animals, which are rather accustomed to an open environment under the sky. Not only does this congested space that they are forced to live in, hamper their normal movement, but it also keeps them away from interacting with other animals as they do in their natural habitat in the forest. Needless to say, no matter how many facilities animals enjoy in captivity, this unnatural life in the cage cannot contribute to their effective nourishment whatsoever. As a result, all these demerits have a far-reaching impact on animals’ quality of life.

Another pivotal aspect of this argument is that being superior to and more powerful than other animals, humans have no right to keep them captive, thus deteriorating the ecological balance enormously. Unlike those animals that live in the jungle without any restriction and so enjoy a spontaneous life over there, animals in captivity are sadly deprived of their basic rights, freedom being a pivotal one. Hence, it is apparent why many are against keeping animals in the zoo.

Conclusion

In view of the arguments outlined above, one can conclude that the drawbacks of zoos are indeed too great to ignore.

Conclusion is actually a recap of what we have said in the essay. We added our final point and then using “To summarize” re-stated our position. Please make sure you write within the word limit. The sample essay is 250 words long.