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BEST IELTS Task 2 Writing, 2nd December
IELTS WRITING TASK 2 (AC + GT)
IELTS WRITING TASK 2 (AC + GT)
Opinions vary on whether students should take a gap year before going into higher education. Discuss the possible advantages and disadvantages of taking a year out. Do you believe that taking a gap year is a good idea?
IELTS Task 2 Writing
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Many students choose to take a year out before going to university. To do so can be a positive and rewarding experience but there are also downsides to consider.
Some people will spend their time travelling whilst others will seek work experience. Travelling, especially to foreign countries, is advantageous because it broadens your outlook on life and its possibilities. It will make you more aware of different cultures and people and should increase your confidence, especially in social situations.
If you choose to spend your year out working this can also bring benefits. Work experience can help you to confirm that you have made the right degree choice. Working in an area related to your degree can also be helpful when it comes to finding a permanent job at the end of your course. A job can also improve your financial situation.
However, there are downsides to delaying your entry into university. One obvious problem is that you will have grown out of the habit of studying. There is a risk that the lure of paid employment will sway you from going to university altogether. If you spent your year out travelling then a future employer might look less favourably on you than a candidate who spent their time working.
I believe that a gap year can be a good idea as long as you do something productive that will be to your advantage in the future. Taking a year out can give you a better feel for life in the world in general and also in the workplace. You may never have the opportunity to take time out again so I would recommend it, but only if you choose carefully what to do or where to go.
IELTS Task 2 Writing
