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Cambridge IELTS 19 · Test 2 · Band 6

Cambridge IELTS 19 Test 2 — Band 6 model essay

259 words · 14 sentences · IELTS Writing Task 2

Writing Task 2 prompt

Some people think schools should teach children how to tell the difference between true and false information. Others think this is the responsibility of parents. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

有人认为学校应教孩子辨别真假信息;另一些人认为这是父母的责任。讨论双方并给出观点。

Band 6 model answer

These days, there is a lot of false information on the internet, so it is important that children learn how to know what is true and what is not. Some people believe that schools should teach this skill, but others think it is the job of the parents. I will discuss both views and give my own opinion.

On one side, teachers in schools can help students a lot. In the classroom, a teacher can show many example of fake news and explain how to check the sources. Because all children go to school, in this way everybody can learn the same skills, even if their family do not know much about technology. Teachers are also trained, so they can teach it in a good and organised way.

On the other side, some people think parents must take this responsibility. Parents spend a lot of time with their children at home, and they can watch what their kids are doing on the phone. When a child see something strange online, the parent can talk to them immediately. Also, parents know their own child, so they can give advice in a more personal way.

In my opinion, both parents and schools should work together. I think schools should teach the basic skills because it is fair for all students, but parents also need to support this at home. In conclusion, telling the difference between true and false information is very important skill today, and it is better when the school and the family both help the children to learn it.

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How many words should an IELTS Writing Task 2 essay be?

IELTS Writing Task 2 requires a minimum of 250 words. This Cambridge IELTS 19 Test 2 model answer is 259 words, comfortably above the minimum without padding.

What makes this a Band 6 IELTS essay?

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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