Writing task 2:

Introduction: Paraphrase the question statement + Answer the question.

Body Paragraph 1:

On the positive side,……………… ……………………………………………………………

Body Paragraph 2:

On the negative side, ………………………………………………………………………

Conclusion:

In conclusion,(summary of body para1 and body para2)

Sample question:

It is becoming increasingly popular to have a year off between finishing school and going to university. What are

the advantages and disadvantages of this?

Sample answer:

The trend of taking a year break after the completion of school and before starting the college courses has become more

popular. I believe there are several pros as well as cons associated with this trend.

On the positive side, a significant advantage is that students can explore the possibilities and get prepared for the future

assignments. For instance, during this time children can learn new languagues, or they can enrol in a course which can

provide them the extra credits. As a result, the candidates will have an edge over their competition, and get admitted to

the desired college. Moreover, teenagers nowadays are interested in travelling to other nations prior to commencing

another phase of their life. This is because some of them might be interested in doing some voluntary work and others

might find it refreshing to gain knowledge about the diverse cultures.

On the negative side, taking a year off can have some disadvantages too, the most obvious one of which is the loss of

track due to the long gap. For example, some students may fall into the trap of bad influence and they might start using

drugs, alcohols, and other harmful substances. This will definitely sabotage their future. Furthermore, youngsters may be

diverted from their path, if they start earning their livelihood. Such an environment is likely to curtail their interest in further

education. Children are the future of the nation, and such mishaps can affect the entire nation’s progress.

In conclusion, although having a year gap can broaden the horizons of the students by providing them a better vision of

the society and various cultures, it can also deviate them from the right path and their jeopardize their future.