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 college •Explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her •Suggest types of job what would be suitable for him/her

Dear Steve, Hello, I hope everything is fine with you. I am writing to you regarding your request about a piece of advice concerning choosing between going after work or college, and I am highly delighted that you have found me a suitable person to consult with. Because you and I were classmates at high school, and since that time I witnessed that the majority of our theoretical curriculum was not under the scope of your interest, I highly believe that you will not enjoy going to college, because in that place you will
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with a remarkable number of theoretical lessons.
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, I highly recommend that you go after work, now that not only can
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deed help you conspicuously regarding the financial issues you have faced recently, but
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you can enter the labour market sooner and obtain great experience,
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a good amount of money. Concerning the fact that you were very good and dexterous in practical lessons at high school, I highly recommend that you go after getting a job in the field of mechanics or other similar areas, like being a TV repairman. I hope you achieve your goals as soon as possible, and I am looking forward to hearing from you as quickly as possible. Sincerely, Your best friend.

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structure
Break the text into 3 clear parts: why not college, why job, and what jobs you can do. This helps flow.
language
Use small, short sentences. Check for long and hard parts.
paragraphing
Start a new section for each big idea so one idea is in each part.
tone
Be direct. Say the main idea first and then give a short reason.
content
Give job ideas that fit what you say, using plain words.
content
The letter has a clear aim to tell the friend to work now.
form
It uses a greeting and a closing.
content
It gives reasons why work can be good.

Use a variety of complex and simple sentences

You should use complex sentences in your writing, but it does not mean that you should try to make all of our sentences complex.

‘Complex’ sentences are not actually very complex; they are just two or more simple sentences put together. Putting them together makes the essay more coherent and cohesive.

Examples:

I really want to study but I’m too tired.

I wore a warm coat because the weather was cold.

If action is not taken soon on climate change, global warming will get worse.

Topic Vocabulary:
  • theoretical nature
  • real-world experience
  • practical experience
  • professional network
  • financial independence
  • dynamic
  • on-the-job learning
  • creative industries
  • customer service
  • sectors
  • suitable
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