雅思高分作文集第7期
日期:2009-06-23 13:44

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You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.

You should write at least 250 words.

高分范文

It is quite common these days for young people in many countries to have a break from studying after graduating from high school. This trend is not restricted to rich students who have the money to travel, but is also evident among poorer students who choose to work and become economically independent for a period of time.

The reasons for this trend may involve the recognition that a young adult who passes directly from school to university is rather restricted in terms of general knowledge and experience of the world. By contrast, those who have spent some time earning a living or traveling to other places have a broader view of life and better personal resources to draw on. They tend to be more independent, which is a very important factor in academic study and research, as well as giving them an advantage in terms of coping with the challenges of student life.

However, there are certainly dangers in taking time off at that important age. Young adults may end up never returning to their studies or finding it difficult to readapt to an academic environment. They may think that it is better to continue in a particular job, or to do something completely different from a university course. But overall, I think this is less likely today, when academic qualifications are essential for getting a reasonable career.

My view is that young people should be encouraged to broaden their horizons. That is the best way for them to get a clear perspective of what they are hoping to do with their lives and why. Students with such a perspective are usually the most effective and motivated ones and taking a year off may be the best way to gain this.

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重点单词
  • independentadj. 独立的,自主的,有主见的 n. 独立派人士,无
  • motivatedadj. 有动机的;有积极性的 v. 使产生动机;激发…
  • contrastn. 差别,对比,对照物 v. 对比,成对照 [计算机]
  • reasonableadj. 合理的,适度的,通情达理的
  • perspectiven. 远景,看法,透视 adj. 透视的
  • minutesn. 会议记录,(复数)分钟
  • overalladj. 全部的,全体的,一切在内的 adv. 总的来说
  • advantagen. 优势,有利条件 vt. 有利于
  • involvevt. 包含,使陷入,使忙于,使卷入,牵涉
  • factorn. 因素,因子 vt. 把 ... 因素包括进去 vi