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IELTS essay: taking a gap year before going to university It is not unusual these days for young people to take a gap year before going to university. Some people prefer to work or travel for a whole year while others prefer to attend school directly. This essay will compare and contrast one gap year’s advantages and disadvantages. It is probably true that to some extent young people profit more from taking one year off than others. First and foremost, working or traveling enriches their social experience greatly. Specifically, they could expand their vision when exposed to different culture or job experiences. Furthermore, students could improve their practical job skills and accumulate considerable work experience. This hones their comprehensive ability and makes them more capable before going to university. However, there are also arguments in favor of the opposite view. One is that it would be difficult for students to readapt to their academic study in university after one year’s traveling or work. Especially for unmotivated students because they may find the courses monotonous and thus lose interest in their study. Another argument is that it would cost a great deal for unpaid young people if they choose to travel for a long time. This could lower their life quality and impose a heavy financial burden on their own family. In conclusion, despite the possible disadvantages, I firmly support the idea to take a gap year, especially when taking the benefits of enlarged vision and developed skills into consideration.
2013年7月26日 06:21
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Very good essay.  Close to perfect.  Just a few comments...

 

It is probably true that to some extent young people profit more from taking one year off than others.

-- What does "others" refer to?  Older people?  If you MUST mention "others", I would refrase the sentence as follows:

1. Compared to older people, young people are more likely to profit from taking one year off.

2. Compared to older people, young people are more likely to benefit from taking one year off.

3. It is probably true that young people benefit more than older people by taking a year off.

 

Now, do you really need to mention "others"?  The essay seems to be about young people and the benefits of travel, not about the benefits for young people vs. "others".  So you may instead say:

1. It would be hard to dismiss the benefits that young people gain from taking one year off.

2. Most people would agree that young people gain a lot from taking one year off.

3. It is probably true that young people benefit immensely by taking a year off.

 

This hones their comprehensive ability abilities and makes them more capable before going to prepares them for the rigors of academia.


However, there are also arguments in favor of the opposite that favor an opposing view. One is that it would be difficult for students to readapt re-adapt to their academic study in university after one year’s of traveling or work.  -- I believe the traveling occurs before they've entered the university, right?

 

In conclusion, despite the possible disadvantages, I firmly support the idea to take of taking a gap year, especially when taking considering the benefits of enlarged vision and developed skills.

2013年7月31日
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