Day 4 Task Day 4. Constructing body paragraphs Taking a year off between finishing a school and starting university is a waste of student's time. To what extend do you agree or disagree? Task 1: Read the introduction and the topic sentences for three body paragraphs. Complete the body paragraphs with your own ideas and highlight the blocks in respective color codes as shown below. INTRODUCTION: More and more school leavers are deciding to take a gap year before continuing their education. While some suggest that this trend is without merit, | believe it benefits students for three reasons. TOPIC SENTENCE 1: Firstly, taking a break from education can allow students to gain valuable work experience in their chosen field, which gives them a real taste of employment. TOPIC SENTENCE 2: Another key reason is self-development. TOPIC SENTENCE 3: The main reason why | believe taking a break between school and university is a good idea is academic burnout. IELTS"ZONEIELTS Writing Marathon Task 2: Full essay practice You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: In today’s job market, it is far more important to have practical skills than theoretical knowledge. In the future, job applicants may not need any formal qualifications. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this question? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words. tt IELTS ZONE