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

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Dear Mike, Hope you are doing well. I got your mail saying that you were wondering if attending a university or applying for a
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would be a better idea. My suggestion for you is that starting to work as early as possible probably suits you better.
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, pursuing a higher degree is not always appealing, especially to you. As far as I know, the tuition fee has been through the roof in these few years and you might find it to be a huge financial burden. I do not recall there being any reputational college in your city, so if you wish to look for an education
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satisfactory quality, you might have to leave your hometown. Settling down in a completely new location can be challenging psychologically.
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, there are quite a few benefits for you to start working rather than continuing to school.
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, you can have more exposure to the practical knowledge essential for your career development. The professional connections that you will build up
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will be invaluable in the future.
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, it never hurts when you can make some money to keep ends meet! My sense is that you could start with the applications for part-time openings. Based on my experience, these will provide you with more flexibility in your schedule. Generally speaking, the qualification requirements are usually not so challenging to meet. You can always discuss your options with your supervisor if you are convinced that the
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is right for you afterwards. I hope
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hunting! Best wishes,
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Word Count

IELTS says that you should write a minimum of 150 words in writing task 1. If you go under word count you will lose marks in task response.

A very long letter will not give you a higher band score.

Aim for between 160 to 190 words in writing task 1. This will ensure a concise letter and will be realistic in terms of time management. You have only 20 minutes to write the letter and you need around 5 minutes of planning time, so you will not be able to write a long letter in 15 minutes.

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