Writing Test : 800/4

(Task 2) : Extended Writing

CEFR-ALIGNED MUET
Stimulus
Stating a situation , idea or problem
Required response
• An essay in the form of discursive , argumentative, or
problem-solution format
• Write at least 250 words
• You will be tested on these language functions
 Discussing ideas and evaluating arguments or solutions to problem
 Providing advice, reasons, opinions, and justification
 Giving examples and supporting information
DISCURSIVE ESSAY
DISCURSIVE ESSAY
• Present both sides of an argument equally
• Maintain a neutral stance throughout
• Establish unbiased argument
• Not arguing for or against a topic
• A formal essay that requires a balanced formal tone
Ideal discursive essays
• Introduces the topic and summarises the essay
Intro

1st • Gives one argument supporting the topic

Body

2nd • Gives another argument that supports a topic

Body

3rd • Gives and argument against the topic

Body

4th • Gives another argument against the topic

Body

• Summarises your point of view

Conc.
Introduction
• Discuss what the main topic of the essay will be
• Introduce the topic
• Present a thesis statement
 Introduction

Money is certainly something which is often discussed in today's

world. Hardly a day goes by without the subject of money being raised in
most people's lives. However, it is highly debatable whether it is more
important than other considerations, such as health and happiness, which
some people consider to be of greater significance.
Thesis
Statement
Arguments supporting the topic
• Provide a topic sentence
• Elaborate your idea(s)
• Provide example(s)
• Explain if necessary
• Add a linking sentence to reinforce the main point
 Arguments supporting the topic
Topic
To begin with, it is often argued that having money enables people to exert sentence
influence over others. Wealthy businessmen, for example, are often the most
highly respected members of society, and business tycoons are often
consulted by world leaders, who then make policies which affect the whole
population. As a consequence, money can be seen as the single most
important factor in our daily lives.
Topic
Secondly, from the point of view of the individual, money is vital for survival. sentence
Our society is structured in such a way that, without money, people are
deprived of the means to obtain proper nutrition and health care. Furthermore,
in some cases where state benefits are inadequate, the inability to pay heating
bills can indeed become a matter of life and death. This is clearly illustrated by
the fact that, according to Social Services, the majority of deaths due to
hypothermia each winter occur among low-income groups.
Arguments against the topic
• Provide a topic sentence
• Elaborate your idea(s)
• Provide example(s)
• Explain if necessary
• Add a linking sentence to reinforce the main point
 Arguments against the topic
On the other hand, many people claim that undoubtedly health is of Topic
sentence
greater importance than money. Isaak Walton said, “health is a blessing
that money cannot buy.” What is more, money is of little consolation to
those who are suffering from health problems. Despite the fact that
money can pay for the best medical treatment and care available, this is
no guarantee of a longer life.
Topic
In addition, most people would agree that personal happinesseasily
sentence
outweighs money in importance. Even if an individual is extremely rich,
this does not necessarily lead to happiness. In some cases, the contrary
is true and vast wealth brings with it a whole range of problems and
insecurities. Genuine happiness cannot be bought and does not usually
have anything to do with financial status.
Conclusion
• Reaffirm and summarize your opinion
• Present an unbiased perspective
• Short and should not exceed one paragraph
• May write your opinion based on the evidences
Conclusion
Overall, although there are those who would rank
money the single most important thing in life, the vast
majority would disagree. Money, they argue, has an
important part to play but perhaps the world would be
a more harmonious place to live in if this were kept in
proportion and society put more emphasis on moral
issues