Ielts-7-Writing

CONCLUSION/SUMMARY
9. It is clear from the above that family is important in educating
children, and working mothers should realize that their needs could
be met.
10. In closing, we should remember that our children are the future of
our world. (38 words) (Total words: 260)

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6.9 BOYS AND GIRLS
In many countries, boys and girls have to study in separate schools and
colleges. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this policy.
Note:
The words in parentheses are more advanced alternatives. The
numbers refer to the standard essay pattern given in 
chapter 4
.
INTRODUCTION
1. The Roman Catholic Church was the first to create one-gender
schools.
2. In this essay, I will briefly look at (investigate) one advantage and
two disadvantages of this type of school. (29 words)
BODY
FIRST PARAGRAPH TOPIC SENTENCE
3. First, teachers can initiate and maintain high levels of discipline
when dealing with an unmixed (homogeneous) group of students.
SUPPORTING SENTENCES
4. For example, maintaining control over students while in their classes,
dormitories, and playgrounds or on outings (excursions) is less
complex than with mixed groups.
SECOND PARAGRAPH TOPIC SENTENCE
5. Second, separating students from those of the opposite sex has one
major disadvantage in that it robs (deprives) students of gaining
experience in having relationships across the gender line.
SUPPORTING SENTENCES
6. The human race consists of males and females. The sooner a person
becomes familiar with the differences between males and females,
the better. This includes physical, emotional, and psychological

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differences. These differences have to be learned and experienced in
order for students to attain the necessary respect for each other.