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IELTS GT Task 2 Essay: Two Part — Education & travel

Original practice prompt written in exam style — not a real exam question, and not a prediction.

Many students take a year off between school and university, often to travel or work. Why do students choose to do this? What benefits can they gain from this experience?

Examiner focus: Motivations and benefits kept separate, each with specific, developed examples.

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IELTS GT Task 2 Essay: Two Part — Education & travel Practice Prompt