Seven Plus Institute Mock Test 20/04/2016

Nowadays an increasing number of students prefer to extend their studies

abroad. Do the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad? Use
specific reasons to support your opinion.
Education is essential in order to secure as good an employment position as possible. Studying
abroad is a popular choice among students today; however, is it the best choice? Studying abroad
has both its advantages and disadvantages.

There are several advantages to studying abroad. Firstly, one can have more knowledge about
different cultures. It is also the best way to learn foreign languages since one has the chance to
speak with the native speakers. In addition, one can learn about various traditions and customs. And
all these can help one to have better employment positions, because foreign language skills and
knowledge of foreign traditions are important when working with foreigners. Besides, it can help
one become more organized and self-confident. There are many good and bad things in every
society. Living abroad is like learning what the big world is like. And finally Students learn to take
good care of themselves and learn what they should do for a living in different situations.

On the other hand, one of the main disadvantages of studying abroad is living in a different place
and culture. When students go to study abroad they are living somewhere very different and it is not
easy to do so. They may come across many problems e.g. strange food, bad weather and no friends.
Also when they go back to their countries they need to get used to the culture again. It can become
a big problem if they cannot, because they might not be able to work with others. Another
disadvantage of studying abroad is selfishness. Selfconfidence could be self-destructive. Almost all
students that study abroad are very confident. It is good to be self-confident but at times it may
become selfdestructive, since these students will not hear the ideas of others and believe in only
what they think which might make working with other people hard.

In conclusion, studying abroad is a good opportunity, but the advantages and disadvantages must
first be considered very carefully before deciding whether or not to enter foreign universities.
Seven Plus Institute Mock Test 20/04/2016
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing - Bar/Column Graph:
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The chart below shows the amount of leisure time enjoyed by men
and women of different employment status.
Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below.
You should write at least 150 words.
Leisure time in a typical week in hour - by Gender and employment status, 1998-
99

M M
F F

F
M
F F

Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Nowadays an increasing number of students prefer to extend their studies

abroad. Do the advantages of studying abroad outweigh the disadvantages?
Give specific reasons to support your opinion and add any relevant example
from your own knowledge and experience.

You should write at least 250 words.