Read the extract:

Question

"People often think that teaching is a relatively relaxed job as you have long holidays and the school day usually finishes mid-afternoon. However, what they don't realise is teachers actually have to be tough as nails; the days are long, you can rarely switch off and the large class sizes means it is often emotionally and physically demanding."

A student is asked: Explain how the writer presents his ideas about teaching.

A student has written an analytical paragraph based on the extract.

Match each sentence to the point, evidence and analysis.

The writer presents teaching as a tough profession which tests your resilience on a daily basis.

By using the simile “tough as nails”, the writer emphasises how mentally and physically strong an individual needs to be in order to survive and succeed as a teacher.

The writer says teachers are often “tough as nails” because you have to work long hours and your salary does not often reflect the often “emotional and physical demands” of the job.

Answer 1

Here’s how each sentence aligns with the point, evidence, and analysis:

Point: The writer presents teaching as a tough profession which tests your resilience on a daily basis.

Evidence: The writer says teachers are often “tough as nails” because you have to work long hours and your salary does not often reflect the often “emotional and physical demands” of the job.

Analysis: By using the simile “tough as nails”, the writer emphasises how mentally and physically strong an individual needs to be in order to survive and succeed as a teacher.