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　　Should students take a gap year to travel or work after finishing high school or go to university directly? This has been an intensely discussed question for years. The following are the supporters’ and opponents’ opinion. Read carefully the opinion from both sides and write your response in about 200 words, in which you should first summarize briefly the opinions from both sides and give your view on the issue.

　　Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.

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　　Traditionally, students choose to go to university directly after graduating from high school. However, taking a gap year to travel or work has gained a growing popularity among high school graduates in recent years.

　　Opinions vary greatly when it comes to whether students should take a gap year upon completing high school education. Some advocate that taking a gap year can help students better understand the world, enrich their social experience, and think clearly about their own career prospect. On the contrary, the opponents argue that when taking a gap year, students’ safety may be at risk, financial situation under stress, and their career in trouble.

　　Conceivably, it is no surprise that there remains a dispute about taking a gap year. However, as a college student, I am convinced that the advantages of taking a gap year will far outweigh the drawbacks. First and foremost, travelling or working can help students learn practical knowledge which would not be taught in school. Simultaneously, they will find out what they are lacking, which in turn aid in having greater control over their future studies. In addition, with information on the Internet, students’ curiosity will drive them to explore the unknown world. Interest is the best teacher.

　　To sum up, I firmly believe it is high time that we should advocate this lifestyle. Everyone has their rights to choose their own life.