Some people argue that science is more important than arts.…

How to answer: structure and key points

Essay outline

1. Introduction: restate the question in your own words and give your position.
2. Body paragraph 1: your main reason, with an example.
3. Body paragraph 2: a second reason, or the other side and why it is weaker.
4. Conclusion: restate your position in one or two sentences.
5. Stay on the topic: a response that misses the topic scores zero on every trait.

An outline for this prompt

• The question: Is science worth more than the arts? Give your own view.
• Position: Both are essential; science meets practical needs, while the arts give life meaning, so neither is more important.
• Paragraph 1: Science improves health, technology and living standards. Example: medicine and clean water that keep people alive.
• Paragraph 2: The arts build creativity, culture and emotional wellbeing, and they also inspire scientific thinking. Example: design or music shaping how people live and feel.
• Conclusion: Conclude that societies need both and should fund and value each fairly.

These are key points and a structure written by RealPTE, not a script to memorise: say or write it in your own words.

RealPTE numbers

• Student reports: High frequency (51 reports)

From RealPTE practice records and students’ “I sat this” reports, counted weekly (last count 2026-10-21). Reports are what students tell us; predictions are not guaranteed.

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