You recently received letter from your friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In this letter Say why he would not enjoy going to college Explain why getting a job is a good idea for him suggest types of job that would be suitable for him

Dear Ayo, How’ve you been? It was a pleasure to hear from you after
such
a long time! Hope you’re enjoying life after high school? I’m writing
you
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to give you my opinion regarding the path I think will suit you, as
you’re
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done in high school. Rather than going to college, I think it’s better you work.
This
is because college rules are too stringent for a free-spirited person like you.
Also
, you’ll have to get a part-time job while schooling, as you currently have no scholarships. Another option is getting a loan. Either way, you’ll spend
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most of your hours working or life after school paying debt, which is not a life I think you want. Getting a job at
this
young age will afford you the opportunity to move up the career ladder quickly.
Also
, you’ll
finally
be able to pay up your mum’s nursing home bills, which keeps accumulating by the year. Remember the mortgage on your dad’s house has not been paid for a year now? Lately, the bank has been threatening foreclosure, so paying the mortgage as soon as possible will bring some kind of relief to your dad as well. I’d suggest that you apply for jobs with the skill set you have now, which is data analysis.
This
specialization is a booming one in the labour market and I think you have a real shot at making a difference there. Better still, you could apply for jobs that border on computational skills. Most jobs in that industry are
also
quite flexible and job flexibility is something you’ve always craved for. I hope I was able to answer all your questions and point you in the right direction. I look forward to having that wonderful vacation we planned
last
year! With love, Ola.
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The Closing

The style of the letter determine how you have to close it.

Check out the suggested closing sentences for each type of letter in the General IELTS Test. The closing sentence should be the last sentence of your letter.

Formal style (To someone you have not met, whose name you don’t know)

  • Yours faithfully,

Semi-formal (To someone you may or may not have met, whose last name you know)

  • Yours sincerely,

Informal (To someone you know well, whose first name you know and use)

  • Best regards,
  • Warm wishes,

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Real-world experience
  • Practical experience
  • Financial independence
  • On-the-job training
  • Student loan debt
  • Personal growth
  • Professional networking
  • Career development
  • Skilled workers
  • Job market
  • Career goals
  • Immediate income
  • Professional relationships
  • Market demand
  • Defining interests
  • Educational investments
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