【V1】Nowadays, people put too much time at work and they…

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: Many people spend so long working that little time is left for private life. Discuss this with examples.
• Position: Overwork is a serious problem, and both employers and individuals should act to restore balance.
• Paragraph 1: Causes: high living costs, job insecurity and phones that keep work going after hours. Example: an office worker answering emails late at night.
• Paragraph 2: Effects and solutions: stress, poor health and weaker family ties; flexible hours, clear limits on after-hours contact and planned leave can help.
• Conclusion: Sum up that a healthy work-life balance benefits workers, families and employers alike.

V2 asks how widespread the problem is and what harm it causes, and V3 asks for causes and why balance matters, so shift the body focus accordingly.

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 (28 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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