Task 2 — Essay
Write an essay in response to a point of view. 250 words min.
Writing
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What you see on screen
An essay prompt appears with a text box and live word counter; at least 250 words are required. Budget about forty minutes, since this task outweighs Task 1.
How it is marked
Task 2 carries two thirds of the writing score, judged on response, coherence, vocabulary, and grammar. Under-length or off-topic essays limit the response score heavily.
Strategy
- Plan two body paragraphs for five minutes before typing; unplanned essays drift off-topic fast.
- State your position in the introduction and repeat it unchanged in the conclusion; wavering confuses examiners.
- Build each body paragraph around one idea with an explanation and a specific example.
- Answer the exact question type; an opinion question handled as a discussion caps task response.
Traps that cost marks
Memorised templates stuffed with generic phrases are spotted easily and drag both vocabulary and response scores.
Overrunning Task 1 leaves this double-weighted essay rushed and under length.
Now try it under exam conditions.
Practise Task 2 — Essay