Some people who have been successful in society don't attribute their success to the theoretical knowledge they learned from their university. Do you agree or disagree that theoretical knowledge is not as valuable as expected?
Discuss the advantage and disadvantage. In some countries, young people are encouraged to work, to travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies
Completing university education is thought by some to be the best way to get a good job. On the other hand, other people think that getting experience and developing soft skills is more imporant. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The graphs below show the numbers of male and female workers in 1975 and 1995 in several employment sectors of the Republic of Freedonia. Write a report for a university teacher describing the information shown.
Many young people choose to take a year out between finishing school and starting university in order to work experience or to travel. The experience of non-academic life this offers benefits the individual when they return to education. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
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 shown below. Leisure time in a typical week in hour- by sex and employment status, 1998-99.
your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. she would like your advice about finding a place to live. write an email to your friend. in your email describe where you lived when you were a student at the university recommend the best way for her to look for accommodation warn her of mistakes students make when choosing accomodation
The table shows information about students studying at an Australian university in 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both these views and give your own opinon.
The charts below show the main reasons why students chose a particular university in the UK, in 1997 and 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows percentage of students giving good ratings for different aspects of a university in China in 2000, 2005, 2010.
You are planning to study abroad. Write a letter of inquiry.
- Ask for the terms of admission into that university
- Ask for the possibility of getting a scholarship
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to the main subjects. Others belive opositely. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The three pie charts illustrate how many hours undergraduates, postgraduates and total student population spent in a British university library.
You live in a small university town. Last week, you drove to a big city about two hours away to buy a new laptop at a good price. You worked on the laptop all week and finished writing a long assignment that is due shortly. However, this week, the laptop doesn’t even switch on. Write to the store. In your letter:
Tell the store where you live & what happened
Explain the problem with the laptop
State what action you would like the store to take
In some parts of the world, students are required to pass an entrance exam in order to be able to enter university. What are the advantages and disadvantages of passing an entrance exam?
Nowadays, it has become common for students to take a gap year between school and university. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
The table presents information about university-level academic staff in one country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Sone students tend to travel after finishing school and spend time working somewhere instead of going to the university directly. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Completing university education is thought by some people to be the best way to get a job. On the other hand, other people think that getting soft skills is more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
You are interested in applying for a scholarship program to study at a foreign University.
Write a letter to inquire about the course. In your letter:
* explain which course you are interested in
- tell what you know about the University
* explain why you should receive the scholarship
You need a recommendation letter from your former university teacher. Write a letter to your teacher: • Give him the reasons for asking for the recommendation letter. • Give him/her details about your personal and academic background that can be added to your letter. • Tell him/ her about your future plans
ome people think that young people should go to university to further their education while others think they should be encouraged to work to serve society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that studying in a college or university is the best way for students to prepare for their future career. Others think they should leave school as soon as possible to develop their career through work experience. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some students tend to travel after finishing school and spend time working somewhere instead of going to the university directly. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? (May 2021) Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that sports in University are essential for teamwork and discipline, while other believe that student should focus on academics. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
University students are increasingly studying abroad as a part of their studies. Do the advantages of studying abroad outweigh the disadvantages? Nowadays, many students pursue their higher studies in foreign countries. The main advantage for students studying abroad is the access to better quality education and improved job prospects.
The pie chart gives information on the proportion of carbohydrates, protein and fat in three different diets. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below. Make comparisons where relevant.
Competition for getting into university is becoming increasingly fierce. Why are universities becoming more competitive? Is this a positive or negative development?
The three pie charts illustrate us the amount of hours spent in a british university library by undergraduates,postgraduates and the total student population
The chart below show the proportion of British students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English in 2000 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career, while others believes that it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both of the view points and give your own opinion.
Some people feel that the primary function of a university should be to prepare students for the working world. Others argue that the purpose of a university education is to provide knowledge for knowledge’s sake. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
University students are increasingly studying abroad as part of their studies. Do the advantages of studying abroad outweigh the disadvantages? These days many students continue their higher education in foreign countries. The main benefit for students studying abroad is access to higher quality education and improved job prospects.
Many people say that the only way to guarantee to get a good job is to complete a course in university education. Other claims that it is better to start work after school and gain experience in the world of work. How far do you agree or disagree with the above views?
The following pie charts and the table show how three countries (USA, UK and Malaysia) deal with dangerous waste. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below.
The map show the lay out of a university campus in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in additions to their main subjects. Other believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both these views and give your own oponion.
The pie charts below show how dangerous waste products are dealt with in three countries. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that students at university should live far away from home while others argue living at home with their parents sounds better. Discuss both views and state your opinion.
Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be usefull in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
High school and university students should be required to complete a certain number of volunteer hours before graduating. Do you agree or disagree?
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualication. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that university should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Other thinks that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of wheter the course is useful to an employer. What , in your opinion, should be the main function of a university?
The charts show the main methods of transport of people traveling to one university in 2004 and 2009. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The charts show the main methods of transport of people travelling to one university in 2004 and 2009
In the past, when student did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of these developments? You should use your own idea,knowledge and experience
Some people believe that universities should focus on providing students with practical skills for future employment. Others think that the true role of university education is to provide theoretical knowledge. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The maps below show a university campus in 1990 and now. Summarise information by selecting and reporting main features, and make comparisons where relevant
In many countries, there is a push to get as many young people going to university as possible. To what extent do you think this effort is a worthwhile one? Do you think some people can benefit from not going to university? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.