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1 Look at the title of the essay. Tick (() the points (a–f) you think the essay mentions.

a working in another country

b money

c parents

d friends at university

e future careers

f type of university

2 Now read the essay and check your answers.

The advantages and disadvantages of going to university

A lot of young people go to university these days. Many people believe that going to university helps young people have a better future, but some people think that a university education isn’t always the best option. So what are the advantages and disadvantages of going to university?

Firstly, university gives you the qualifications to get a good job. To become a professional, such as a teacher, lawyer, or doctor, you need to have a university degree. Secondly, university gives young people time to think about the kind of job that they want to do in the future. It also gives students time to explore new interests. Finally, students can meet a lot of new and different people at university. They can become friends and these friendships can give young people new ideas about life.

But university also has some disadvantages. It can be very expensive for young people, so some students need to borrow lots of money to pay for their education. In addition, not all graduates get good jobs. For some professions, it is actually better to learn while you are doing the job. This is true for many practical jobs, like being a chef or a builder.

In conclusion, it can be a good idea to go to university, but you need to think about what you want to do and check which qualifications you need for the job.

3 Now write a similar essay (150–175 words) about ‘The advantages and disadvantages of taking a gap year’. Include this information:

Paragraph 1: introduction

Paragraph 2: the advantages of taking a gap year

Paragraph 3: the disadvantages of taking a gap year

Paragraph 4: conclusion

1 Read the diary and complete it with the words from the box.

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2 Now write two diary entries (150–175 words in total). Write one for a bad day at school and one for a good day at school. Include this information in each entry:

• what you did at school

• what other events happened during the day

• why the day was good or bad

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Name: _______________

Class: _______________

Date: _______________

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