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Some believe that children should start school after the age of 7 while others think that school should begin from a very young age. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

The charm of the Arctic is something that gets inside you and never leaves you. Subtle, elusive, but deep and persistent. Whether it is the clear, dry air, the immense solitude, the grandeur of the scenery
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 surprise of encountering its fearsome inhabitants, you are left with the feeling of having been part, at least for a moment, of something great, primitive, even terrible, that you will never be able to shake off. After many years in the Pacific Ocean and ready to set off again from the Equator, faced with the choice of returning to Europe via the classic Indian Ocean route or heading north and returning via the ice routes, we did not hesitate and chose the latter
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 charm of the Arctic left us no alternative.
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 is the story of our second great Arctic adventure, which, paradoxically, starts right at the Equator .

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planning
Plan before you write. Have a short intro that says what you plan to say, a body with a few main ideas, and a short ending.
coherence
Keep ideas in a clear order. Use simple joining words to show time and choice.
vocabulary
Use only short, common words. Avoid hard or long words.
task
Be clear on what view you give if the task asks for your view. Say what you think at the end.
content
Use real detail from the text or life to back a point.
tone
The tone should be calm and lively at the same time; try to keep the flow smooth.
effect
The mood is strong and the place feels big and real.
style
The writing pulls the reader in with vivid images, using easy words.
structure
The path from the Equator to the Arctic is clear and linked.
Fully explain your ideas

To get an excellent score in the IELTS Task 2 writing section, one of the easiest and most effective tips is structuring your writing in the most solid format. A great argument essay structure may be divided to four paragraphs, in which comprises of four sentences (excluding the conclusion paragraph, which comprises of three sentences).

For we to consider an essay structure a great one, it should be looking like this:

  • Paragraph 1 - Introduction
    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
  • Paragraph 2 - First supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion
    • Sentence 1 - Summary
    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

Our recommended essay structure above comprises of fifteen (15) sentences, which will make your essay approximately 250 to 275 words.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • emotional development
  • cognitive development
  • play-based learning
  • creativity
  • problem-solving skills
  • social skills
  • cooperation
  • communication
  • structured environment
  • learning disabilities
  • developmental delays
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