Taking a “gap year” off between high school and university has become a popular option among many young people. This time off provides a break after many years of formal study. Some students use this time to travel around the world, others volunteer and still others begin working. The idea behind each of these activities is to do something hands-on and refreshing, which enables young people to learn more about themselves and their place in the world around them.
The benefits of taking a year off are plentiful. On a personal level, students who travel away from home develop their independence and self-confidence. On a cultural level, they learn about viewpoints, traditions and perspectives different from their own. Professionally, students get a taste of diverse workplaces, which might inspire a possible career interest. Intellectually, they examine their own beliefs and ideas in relation to those of others in a new environment. All these advantages combine to make a strong case for taking the one-year break.
Nevertheless, there are also dangers involved in taking such a long break. Academically, the main drawback is that students can get sidetracked from their studies. A year is a long time and students could lose the good study habits and sense of discipline they had when they were in a formal academic structure. If they begin working, they could also be deluded into thinking that they’re making a lot of money. They could lose the benefit of college or university education and the chance to earn a higher income all their lives.
In conclusion, whether to take a year-long break or not is an individual decision. Each young person should consider his or her motivations carefully and decide on what’s most desirable. Time is a precious resource and people of all ages, including young people, should treat it with respect
The graph below shows the average number of UKcommuters travelling each day by car, bus or train between1970 and 2030.
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?
In some coutries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.
International tourism has become a huge industry in the world. Are the problems that international travellers cause greater than the advantages they bring?
Only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
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In some countires, many young people choose to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting universitiy studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages. Do the adv outweighed by the disadv
Some people believe that it is a good idea for young people to take a year off to travel or work between high school and university. Others say it is better for students to go straight on to university after graduating from high school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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You recently went on holiday and your friend lent you a travel guidebook. Write a letter to friend. In your letter
tell your friend about the holiday
explain how the guidebook was helpful
say when and how you will return the guidebook
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You are planning a holiday abroad and will be visiting a town where an old friend lives. You haven't spoken to this friend in a few years. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: •give a brief update of your life since last in touch •Explain why you will be travelling to his/her town • say what you plan to do when you visit their town
International travelling is becoming cheaper and countries are opening their doors to more and more tourist. Do the advantage of increased tourists outweigh disadvantages?
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International air travel has a negative impact upon the environment and should therefore be restricted. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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The chart below shows the number of travellers using three major airports in New York City between 1995 and 2000.
You have recently bought an airline ticket from a travel agency and
unfortunately you are not able to fly on these dates. Write a letter to the travel agency manager to cancel the ticket. Explain in your letter:
What are the flight details
Why do you want to cancel it
What would you like him/her to do about it
Some people think that there will be decrease in international travel in future. Do you think the less amount of international travel is a positive or a negative development?
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Although modern technology has made international communication very easy,many business people still travel longdistances for business meetings. Do the advantages of face-to-face meetings outweigh thedisadvantages?
Last month, you travelled to another city. You told a friend who lives in the city that you would meet them, but you did not. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter,
- Apologise for not meeting him/her,
- Explain why you did not contact him/her earlier
- suggest a time and place to meet in the future
You travel by bus every weekday, and you always use the same bus route.
Recently the bus has not been reliable. You have also noticed that bus is dirtier than it used to be.
Write a letter to the manager of bus company. In your letter
- introduce yourself and explain why you are writing
- explain the situation
- suggest what should be done to improve the service.
in some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finshing high school and starting university studies. discuss the advantages and disavantages for young people who decide to do this.
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in the future, more people will choose to go to holiday in their own country and not travel abroud in holiday. do you agree or disagree?
air travel can travel only benefit the richrst people in the world.ordinary prople can get no advantage with the developmeny of air travel .to what do you agree or disagree
The four charts illustrate the purposes of travel to the UK via different airports in 2016.
Some people think that the best way to broaden young people's understanding of the world is to encourage them to travel to other countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What other measures do you think might be effective?
Some students opt to work or travel after finishing school and before entering university.However, many argue that work experience is more beneficial in adult life compared to traveling. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
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Many young people choose to take a year out between finishing school and starting university in order to work experience or to travel. The experience of non-academic life this offers benefits the individual when they return to education. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some students tend to travel after finishing school and spend time working somewhere instead of going to the university directly. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? (May 2021) Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Since traveling abroad has become relatively inexpensive more countries are opening their doors for foreign tourists. Is it a positive or negative trend? Give your opinion and include relevant examples.
Write a letter to Airline company about your bag has been lost when you travelled New York to Paris on Tuesday?
Some students take one year off between finishing school and going to university in order to travel or to work do you think advantags outweigh vote disadvantages
It has become easier and more affortable for people to travel to other countries. Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?
Some students take a year off between finishing school and starting university to travel or work. Do the advantages of taking a gap year outweigh the disadvantages?
Some school leavers go traveling or work for a period of time instead of going directly to university. Do you think this has more advantages, or disadvantages on their study
Some people think that air travel should be restricted because it causes serious pollution and uses up the fuel resources in the world. To what extent do you agree?
Many young people choose to take a year out between finishing school ans starting university in order to gain work experience or to travel. The experience of non-academic life offers benefits to individual when they return to education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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