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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 an expensive waste of time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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Today it is common for many teenagers to take a
year
 of rest, named a
gap
year
, before starting their work or study routine, explaining that it is helpful to widen their horizons.
However
, others believe, that
gap
year
 is an unnecessary period
due to
 its waste of money and
time
.
To begin
 with, taking a break after schooling can be caused by
uncertainty
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the uncertainty
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 of a person in his life and future. In
this
 case, during the free
year
, teenagers are able to reflect on their future plans.
For example
, during the
year
 people are trying themselves in a variety of hobbies and professions to realize what matches their preferences.
Secondly
,
gap
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a gap
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year
 is a perfect
time
 for travelling and broadening horizons. Visiting new places contributes to leaving the comfort zone and,
moreover
, provides new impressions, which is
also
 helpful for future decisions.
For instance
, even universities confirm the use of a
gap
year
.
On the other hand
, it is important to understand, that it is not a
year
 of inaction, and without a clear plan, teenagers are prone to waste a sufficiently long period of
time
. People, who are taking
this
 free
year
, should realize the goal of
this
time
.
In addition
,
due to
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having a long rest can lead to
loss
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a loss
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 of
interesting
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interest
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 in working or studying. In my opinion,
such
 break
time
 is an advantageous thing in organizing thoughts and
gain
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gaining
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 unforgettable
experience
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experiences
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 from
traveling
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travelling
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. In conclusion, it is indisputable that both taking a
gap
year
 and
start
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starting
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 working or studying immediately after school
has
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have
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 their own advantages and disadvantages.
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