• E-mail: admin@9ielts.com
  • Listening
    • IELTS Practice Tests
    • Recent Actual Tests
  • Reading
    • IELTS Practice Tests
    • Recent Actual Tests
  • Speaking
    • Speaking Part 1
    • Speaking Part 2
    • Speaking Part 3
  • Writing
    • General Training Writing Task 1
    • Academic Writing Task 1
      • Bar Chart
      • Line Graph
      • Pie Chart
      • Table
      • Map
      • Process Diagram
      • Mixed Charts
    • IELTS Writing Task 2
      • Advantages & Disadvantages Essays
      • Agree or Disagree Essays
      • Discuss Both Views Essays
      • Direct Questions Essays
      • Problems/Causes & Solutions Essays
  • Grammar
  • Vocabulary
    • Speaking Vocabulary
    • Writing Vocabulary
    • Collocations for IELTS
  • Books
  • Blog
No Result
View All Result
No Result
View All Result
Home IELTS Writing IELTS Writing Task 2

Many young people choose to take a year out between finishing school

9IELTS by 9IELTS
July 18, 2022
in IELTS Writing Task 2
Reading Time: 2 mins read
21
VIEWS

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

Many young people choose to take a year out between finishing school and starting university in order to gain work experience or to travel. The experience of non-academic life this offers benefits the individual when they return to education.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

Model answer

Taking a year off from education between finishing school or college and going to university is a popular choice for young people. Generally speaking, doing so does not negatively affect their educational progress and, depending on how the time out is spent, can lead to invaluable experiences before moving into higher education.

For example, one of the most popular reasons for taking an educational break is to travel, this offers the student an opportunity to come face to face with different cultures, to meet new people and in some cases wilt open up new opportunities abroad that may not have arisen at home. Alternatively, some choose to spend the period in work. This could be in the voluntary sector, on conservation projects or in paid work, for example as an au pair or even teaching English overseas. The skills and experiences gained can be extremely useful at university and when looking for employment afterwards.

However, taking a year out can have its drawbacks. To begin with, it means spending a year away from studying. Returning to it and regaining the discipline and focus required can be difficult for some. Additionally, the break can lead to carefully laid plans being blown off course if attractive offers of work or further travel become available.

Nevertheless. it is probably true to say that the benefits far outweigh the drawbacks. The time spent away from education gives the person the chance to reflect on life and any important decisions before signing up for a lengthy and expensive period of study. What is more, the experiences gained during the year out will build self-confidence and maturity, qualities that will prove invaluable in the years to come.

(281 words)

Previous Post

Investment in local amenities such as leisure centres is the best way for the government

Next Post

Your first impressions when you meet someone are always right

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

POPULAR POSTS

Cambridge IELTS 1-19 Book Series [PDF + Audio]

Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic [Update 2025]

Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic [PDF + Audio]

200 IELTS Speaking Sample Answers [PDF + Audio]

IELTS Recent Actual Tests [Full PDF + Audio]

Cambridge IELTS 18 Academic [PDF + Audio]

IELTS Listening Practice Test 204

IELTS Reading Practice Test 320

Cambridge IELTS 18 General Training [PDF + Audio]

Cambridge IELTS 17 General Training [PDF + Audio]

About Us

9ielts logo

9IELTS is dedicated to providing free materials and resources for IELTS conquerors. Stay constantly updated with a wide range of ultimate tips, strategies, and practice tests to crack the high-stakes IELTS exam!

Recent Posts

Government should envisage other means for commuters

Advantages and disadvantages of shopping in larger shopping centers

Learning a foreign language offers an insight

Technology and automation have reduced the need for manual labour

Describe a personal goal which you have not been able to achieve

Disclaimer

The information on this site is for informational purposes only. IELTS is a registered trademark of the University of Cambridge ESOL, the British Council, and IDP Education Australia. This site and its owners are not affiliated, approved or endorsed by University of Cambridge ESOL, the British Council, or IDP Education Australia.
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Disclaimer
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy

© 2024 9IELTS. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Listening
    • IELTS Practice Tests
    • Recent Actual Tests
  • Reading
    • IELTS Practice Tests
    • Recent Actual Tests
  • Speaking
    • Speaking Part 1
    • Speaking Part 2
    • Speaking Part 3
  • Writing
    • General Training Writing Task 1
    • Academic Writing Task 1
      • Bar Chart
      • Line Graph
      • Pie Chart
      • Table
      • Map
      • Process Diagram
      • Mixed Charts
    • IELTS Writing Task 2
      • Advantages & Disadvantages Essays
      • Agree or Disagree Essays
      • Discuss Both Views Essays
      • Direct Questions Essays
      • Problems/Causes & Solutions Essays
  • Grammar
  • Vocabulary
    • Speaking Vocabulary
    • Writing Vocabulary
    • Collocations for IELTS
  • Books
  • Blog

© 2024 9IELTS. All Rights Reserved.