Write an extended response to a prompt under time pressure.
5 minutes 50–200 words
What the examiner wants
Five minutes only: answer immediately, develop one or two ideas, and leave 30 seconds to fix typos.
Structure, paragraph by paragraph
1
Direct answer (1 sentence)
State your position or main idea in the very first sentence. There is no time for a warm-up.
2
Development (3-5 sentences)
Give one or two reasons with a quick specific example each. Short, correct sentences beat long, broken ones.
3
Wrap-up (1 sentence)
One closing sentence restating your view, then spend the final seconds re-reading for spelling and grammar slips.
Paraphrasing the question
Fold the prompt into your first sentence: "Do you agree children should exercise an hour a day?" becomes "I strongly agree that daily exercise is essential for children."
Do not restate the whole prompt; a few reworded key words are enough at this length.
Simple accurate synonyms are safer than ambitious ones under time pressure.
Swap words for synonyms: "people think" becomes "many argue", "children" becomes "young learners".
Change the word form: "the growth of online shopping" becomes "online shopping has grown".
Change the sentence structure: switch active to passive, or start from a different part of the idea.
Never copy the prompt word for word. Examiners ignore copied language when counting your words and it lowers your vocabulary score.
Keep the meaning identical. A paraphrase that changes the meaning answers the wrong question.
The question says
Do you agree or disagree? Children should spend at least one hour per day doing physical activity.
You write
I strongly agree that an hour of daily physical activity is essential for children.
Useful phrases
I strongly agree that...
The main reason is...
For example, ...
In addition, ...
Overall, ...
Sample questions
1.Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Children should spend at least one hour per day doing physical activity. Give specific reasons and examples to support your answer. Write 50-200 words.
2.Describe the most important skill for success in today’s world. Explain why you think it is important and how people can develop this skill. Write 50-200 words.
3.Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Working from home is better than working in an office. Give specific reasons and examples to support your answer. Write 50-200 words.