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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: Choose one activity that should have a minimum age, say what that age should be, and explain using personal experience.
• Position: Driving: people should be at least 18 before they get a full licence.
• Paragraph 1: At 18, most people are more mature and better at judging risk. Example: a personal story of a young friend or relative learning to drive.
• Paragraph 2: Address the other side: some younger teens are responsible, so a supervised learner stage before 18 can build skills safely.
• Conclusion: Restate that 18 balances freedom with safety, supported by supervised practice beforehand.

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 (18 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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