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IELTS GT Task 2 Essay: Opinion — Culture & reading
Original practice prompt written in exam style — not a real exam question, and not a prediction.
Some people believe that reading fiction is a waste of time compared with reading factual books. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Examiner focus: What fiction uniquely trains: empathy, language and sustained attention.
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