Linglo PTE
#18

Age Restrictions

Prompt

Age restrictions are placed on many activities. It is believed that people should not do things until they reach the right ages, such as getting married, driving, voting, buying certain products, and doing particular things. Give an example, state which minimum age you think it should be and share your own experience.

해석

많은 활동에 나이 제한이 있다. 사람들은 결혼, 운전, 투표, 특정 제품 구매, 특정 활동 등 적절한 나이에 도달할 때까지 해서는 안 된다고 여겨진다. 예를 하나 들고, 최소 연령이 몇 살이어야 한다고 생각하는지 밝히며 자신의 경험을 공유하시오.

Essay Guide

1Topic Expressions

age restrictionsthe regulation of activities by ageage limits on certain actionsthe importance of age-based rulesage requirements for specific activitiesthe role of age limits in society

2Opinion Statements

  • I strongly agree that age restrictions are necessary to ensure safety and responsibility.
  • In my opinion, setting minimum ages for certain activities protects individuals and society as a whole.
  • From my perspective, age limits help people develop the maturity needed before engaging in important tasks.

3Supporting Ideas

1. Age restrictions help protect young people from making decisions they are not mature enough to handle.
2. Setting minimum ages for activities like driving and voting ensures that individuals have the necessary skills and knowledge.
3. Age limits promote social order by clearly defining when people can take on certain responsibilities.
4. Personal experience shows that waiting until the right age leads to better outcomes in important life decisions.

4Example Sentences

  • For example, in South Korea, the legal driving age is 18, which helps ensure that drivers have reached a level of maturity and skill before operating vehicles.
  • For instance, the voting age is set at 18 in many countries because it is believed that people at this age can understand political issues and make informed choices.
  • For example, I waited until I was 20 to get my driver’s license, and this extra time allowed me to gain confidence and practice safe driving skills.
  • For instance, buying alcohol is restricted to those over 19 in South Korea to reduce health risks and prevent underage drinking.

5Essay Structure

IntroductionIntroduce the topic of age restrictions and state your opinion clearly.
Body 1Explain why age restrictions are important for protecting young people and ensuring maturity.
Body 2Provide examples of specific age limits and share your own experience related to one of these restrictions.
ConclusionSummarize your main points and restate your opinion on the necessity of age restrictions.