Judgment drill

Judge which thesis statement is strongest for a Task 2 opinion essay.

See it once first

A strong thesis does two things in one or two sentences: states a clear position and previews why. It is not a summary of the question, and it is not a memorized-sounding phrase — examiners recognise and discount language that sounds recited rather than reasoned.

Some people believe that university students should be required to complete an internship before graduating. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Which thesis statement is strongest?