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Cambridge IELTS 18 · Test 3 · Band 6

Cambridge IELTS 18 Test 3 — Band 6 model essay

257 words · 14 sentences · IELTS Writing Task 2

Writing Task 2 prompt

Some people think online learning is a good replacement for traditional classrooms. Others think it should only be a supplement. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

有人认为在线学习可以替代传统课堂;另一些人认为它只能作为补充。讨论双方并给出观点。

Band 6 model answer

In recent years, online learning has become very popular, especially after the pandemic. Some people think that online learning is a good replacement for the traditional classroom, while others believe it should only be a supplement. In this essay I will discuss both views and give my opinion.

On one hand, there are good reasons to support online learning. It is very convenient, because students can study at home and they do not need to travel to the school. They can also watch the lessons again if they do not understand, and they can learn at their own speed. In addition, online courses are often cheaper, and students from small towns or poor families can access good teachers from all over the world. So online learning gives more opportunities to many people, especially those who cannot easily go to a normal school.

On the other hand, some people think online learning cannot fully replace the classroom. In a real classroom, students can ask the teacher directly and get immediate help. They can also make friends, work in groups and learn social skills, which is very important. In addition, some students do not have a good internet or a quiet place to study at home, and it is easy to lose concentration when nobody is watching.

In my opinion, online learning is very useful, but it works best as a supplement, not a full replacement. In conclusion, I believe that the best education combines online lessons with the traditional classroom, so students can enjoy the benefits of both.

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IELTS Writing Task 2 requires a minimum of 250 words. This Cambridge IELTS 18 Test 3 model answer is 257 words, comfortably above the minimum without padding.

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A Band 6 answer addresses the task with a clear position and adequate vocabulary, but development is uneven and it contains noticeable grammar errors that do not prevent understanding.

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