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Home IELTS Writing IELTS Writing Task 2

Some young people look forward to a year of travelling

9IELTS by 9IELTS
July 18, 2022
in IELTS Writing Task 2, Agree or Disagree Essays, IELTS Writing
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You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

Some young people look forward to a year of travelling, a gap year, before they begin work or university and see it as a chance to broaden their horizons. For others, this is expensive and a waste of time Which viewpoint do you agree with?

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

You should write at least 250 words.

Sample Answer


Some youngsters consider a gap year the key to enhancing their career prospects, while others think it is a worthless pursuit. I believe that pursuing a gap year can provide worthwhile experiences to juveniles, laying the seeds of a prosperous professional career.

On the one hand, by taking a gap year, youngsters can gain relevant work experiences and critical skills that help broaden their worldview. Working during the deferred years can increase their knowledge and communication skills. Furthermore, experiencing the customs and cultures of other countries help them gain appreciation and awareness of global issues, which puts them in leadership positions. Such knowledge is paramount to securing a dream job in the future.

However, if the gap year is used imprudently, it can cost enormous money and time. To add to the ordeal, one can get into debt. According to gap-year tour operators, one in ten people faces financial ordeals from budget mismanagement. In my view, that number is negligible.

Finally, I think hefty expenses should be the slightest cause for deterring a gap year. The return on investment is high, bringing positive drastic changes to the youngster’s personality. Travelling to other countries solidifies young adults with soft and hard skills; moulding character and individuality. Facing and circumventing adversity in an unfamiliar country sets a solid foundation for solving problems in life. Such an experience is worth the expense.

In conclusion, there is an edge some young people can attain, contrasting to those who consider gap years an expensive waste of time. However, improper planning can adversely affect personal finances, but accurate gap-year budgets and plans eliminate the risk of debt and waste of time.

[Written by – Saad Yaseen]

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