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Practice Writing: Write Essay ID: #49036 External appearances
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One should never judge a person by external appearances. Do you agree or disagree? Support your ideas with details.

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One should never judge a person by external appearances. Do you agree or disagree? Support your ideas with details.
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Judging individuals by outward appearance remains a common social habit, yet it is a flawed basis for evaluation. External features such as clothing, accent, or physical traits reveal little about character, competence, or values. I strongly agree that people should not be assessed on appearances because such judgements are inaccurate and socially damaging.

Firstly, appearance-based judgements often ignore contextual and personal factors that shape behaviour and ability. A person dressed casually may be highly professional, while confidence is frequently mistaken for arrogance. In recruitment or education, reliance on looks can exclude capable candidates, leading to poor decisions and reinforcing inequality. Evaluating individuals through evidence of skills and actions produces fairer and more reliable outcomes.

Admittedly, some argue that appearances offer quick social cues and practical shortcuts in daily interactions. However, these signals are shaped by culture, resources, and personal circumstances, not moral worth. For example, economic hardship can limit dress choices without reflecting motivation or integrity. Treating appearance as decisive therefore perpetuates stereotypes and weakens social trust.

In conclusion, judging people by external appearance is an unreliable and harmful practice. Character and ability are better understood through behaviour, decisions, and consistent actions over time. By resisting superficial assessments, societies can promote fairness, reduce prejudice, and encourage more meaningful human interaction.

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PTE criteria · full marks
  • Fully addresses the prompt in depth, showing full command of the argument by reformulating the issue in the writer's own words and expanding important points with specificity.
  • The argument is supported convincingly with subsidiary points and relevant examples throughout the response.
How this answer meets itThe introduction states strong agreement and the body supports it with a recruitment example. This answers the prompt with depth. I strongly agree that people should not be assessed on appearancesreliance on looks can exclude capable candidates
PTE criteria · full marks
  • Has an effective logical structure, flows smoothly, and can be followed with ease.
  • The argument is clear and cohesive and developed systematically at length; a well-developed introduction and conclusion are present, and ideas are organised cohesively into clear, logically sequenced paragraphs.
  • Uses a variety of connective devices effectively and consistently to convey relationships between ideas.
How this answer meets itThe paragraphs open with clear linkers that order the argument. This makes the essay flow smoothly. Firstly,Admittedly,However,For example,In conclusion,
PTE criteria · full marks
  • A variety of expressions and vocabulary are used appropriately to formulate ideas with ease and precision throughout the response.
  • No signs of limitations restricting what can be communicated.
  • Errors in language use, if present, are rare and minor, and meaning is completely clear.
How this answer meets itThe writer uses a concessive idea and a longer contrasting sentence with ease. Meaning stays completely clear. A person dressed casually may be highly professional, while confidence is frequently mistaken for arroganceAdmittedly, some argue that appearances offer quick social cues
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  • Shows consistent grammatical control of complex language. Errors are rare and difficult to spot.
How this answer meets itThis complex sentence with a subordinate clause is accurate and well controlled. It is hard to fault. these signals are shaped by culture, resources, and personal circumstances, not moral worth
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  • Good command of a broad lexical repertoire, idiomatic expressions and collocations.
How this answer meets itThe essay uses precise words and strong collocations. This shows a broad word range. contextual and personal factorssocial cuesstereotypessocial trust
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  • Correct spelling.
How this answer meets itSpelling is correct throughout the essay, including words like superficial and prejudice. superficialprejudice
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  • Length is within the required 200 to 300 words.
How this answer meets itThe essay has 210 words, which is within the limit. It is a clear four-paragraph essay with an intro, two body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
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