Medical technology is responsible for increasing the average life expectancy.…
Write an essay.
Medical technology is responsible for increasing the average life expectancy. Do you think it is a curse or a blessing?
How to answer: structure and key points
Essay outline
- Introduction: restate the question in your own words and give your position.
- Body paragraph 1: your main reason, with an example.
- Body paragraph 2: a second reason, or the other side and why it is weaker.
- Conclusion: restate your position in one or two sentences.
- Stay on the topic: a response that misses the topic scores zero on every trait.
An outline for this prompt
- The question: Is medically extended life a benefit?
- Position: Longer life is beneficial when attention is also given to its quality.
- Paragraph 1: Additional healthy time gives a person more opportunity to pursue valued activities.
- Paragraph 2: If extra years involve extensive care needs, support becomes part of the evaluation.
- Conclusion: Consider length, quality and support together.
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
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Questions about this question
How do I answer PTE Write Essay #842017?
Introduction: restate the question in your own words and give your position. Body paragraph 1: your main reason, with an example.
How do I get full marks on this Write Essay question?
Answer the exact prompt, keep a clear position, use two developed body paragraphs and stay inside the word limit.
Can I practise #842017 with scoring?
Yes. The practice button on this page opens question #842017 in the RealPTE practice screen, where your answer is scored when you finish.
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Write Essay format (Pearson)
| Prompt | 2–3 sentences |
|---|---|
| Time to answer | 20 minutes |
| Skills assessed | Writing |
| Scored on | Content; Development, structure and coherence; Form; General linguistic range; Grammar usage and mechanics; Vocabulary range; Spelling |
How it is scored
- Full Form credit at 200–300 words; under 120 or over 380 words scores zero.
- A response that misses the topic scores zero on every trait.
- Partial credit applies: a partly correct response still scores.
- Traits are scored by AI; a human expert also reviews Content, Development/Structure/Coherence and General Linguistic Range.
Source: Pearson, PTE Academic & UKVI test format, Part 1: Speaking & Writing, checked 9 October 2026.