TOEFL
Academic Discussion: Taking a gap year
Time: 10:00
Task · write at least 100 words · about 10 minutes
Your professor asks: Is it a good idea for students to take a year off between high school and university?
Aisha: A gap year helps students become more independent and discover what they really want to study.
Tom: Many students lose their study habits and find it hard to return to education after a year away.
Tips for this task
- State your opinion clearly in the first sentence.
- Add a reason and a specific example or explanation.
- Refer to at least one classmate’s post — agree, disagree or add to it.
- Aim for at least 100 words.
0 / 100+ words
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