The diagrams below show the results of a survey from Taiwan explaining how students, wanting to study overseas, chose a university from 1998-2008.
n many countries schools have severe problems with student behaviour. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?
The bar chart illustrates the percentage of UK student according to their preferred school subjects.
In the past lectures were the traditional methods of teaching large numbers of students. Nowadays new technology is increasingly being used to teach students. Do the advantages of this new approach outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think only best students should be rewarded. Others think we should reward students who make progress. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
It is generally accepted that exercise is good for children and teenagers. Therefore, physical education and sport should be compulsory for all students in all schools. What do you think? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Teachers are not as important as they used to be because of the choice of other alternatives for students, such as online teaching. To what extent to do you agree of disagree?
The chart below shows the percentage change in the share of international students among university graduates in different Canadian provinces between 2001 and 2006.
Some people believe that students should choose their university major based on their personal interests, while others think it is better to choose a major that offers better job opportunities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some educators suggest extending high-school education to four years so the students can achieve all that is expected of them. Others are against the proposal because they think students would lose interest in school and attendance would drop in the end. Write an essay to assert your point of view on this question. Use reasons and examples to support your position.
SOME PEOPLE THINK THAT ALL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS SHOULD STUDY WHATEVER THEY LIKE. OTHERS BELIEV THEY SHOULD ONLY BE ALLOWED TO STUDY SUBJECTS THAT WILL BE USEFUL IN FUTURE, SUCH AS THOSE RELATED TO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. DISCUSS BOTH THESE VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OWN OPINION
Some people think that exams are a good way of assessing a student’s level. Other people believe that they put unnecessary pressure on young learners and tell us very little about their actual ability. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Your Friend has been offered a place on a cousre at the university where you studied. He/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 him/her to look for accomodation . warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accomodation
Many student choose to take a gap year before starting university, to travel or gain work experience. Do you think this is a good idea or a waste of time? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that students at school and university can learn more from teachers and lessons than from TV and the Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think it is good for students to take a gap year before going to university. What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing so?
The table below shows the kinds of second languages Korean students learned and the line graph describes how many Korean students went overseas to study between 1980 and 2005.
Nowadays many students choose to study abroad at university level. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad, and give your own opinion about whether it is a good idea.
Some people believe that exams are an unappropriate way of measuring students performance and should be replaced by continuous assessments. Do you agree or disagree?
Many students today leave their country to go abroad and study in another country. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of doing this.
Some people think only students who get the best academic results should be rewarded. Other say that students who show improvements should be rewarded in the same way. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion.
It is true that there are people who think that it is better to study in a group, while there are other who believe that it is beneficial for a student to study alone. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Nowadays,many xschools find it profitable to sell food and sugary drinks to students during lunch time breaks. Is this a positive or negative development?
You have learned that a financial organisation in your city gives money as a loan to students who like to take a part-time course. You are interested to do the course and have decided to take a loan.
Write a letter to a local financial organisation. In your letter,
• give your qualifications and work experience
• give details about the course
• explain how this course will help you
some think schools should rewards students who have the best academic results, while others think it's more important to reward students who achieve other types of success(such as sports, music). Discuss both views and give your opinion
Government should spend money to encourage the development of sports and art for school students, rather than supporting professional sports and art performance for general public. Do agree or disagree?
These days, some schools do not have enough money to pay for all the programs that they think are necessary for their students. As a result, some schools are considering allowing advertisements in their buildings. Do you think this is a good idea? Why or why not?
The plans below show a student accommodation building 2010 and now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays education quality is very low. Some people think we should encourage our students to evaluate and criticize their teachers. Others believe that it will result in a loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss on both sides.
Universities should provide students with the skills they will require in order to succeed at their future jobs. To what extrnt do you agree or disagree with the above opinion? What are the some of the job skills employers look for new employees.
Compared to the past, more people are now studying abroad because it is more convenient and cheaper than before. Do you think this is beneficial to the foreign student’s home country? Will this trend change much in the future?
Some people believe that educational success depends on good teachers. Others think that it’s depends on the attitude of the students. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The table below shows the number of full-time students from India who studied at various universities in the UK in 2020/21 and 2021/22.(Huseyn 1)
You are a member of an International Students' club. The club is organising an event to celebrate popular food from around the world.
Write a letter to the event organiser, Luis. In your letter,
offer to make a popular dish from your country
describe what this dish is
explain why it should be included in the event
An Australian company offers money to foreign students to study in Australia.
Write a letter to company.
It is thought by some that a school teachers role is to motivate and inspire students. However, other people believe that a teachers primary role is to pass on knowledge . What do you think is the role of a teacher?
Some teachers say students should be organised into groups to study. Others argue that students should be made to study alone. Tell the benefits of each study method. Which one do you think is more effective?
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. Disscuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some people think the government should provide free education in all levels. Others argue that university students should pay for their education. Discuss both views.
The graph below shows the percentage of students at a UK university who watched TV sports, drama and news programmes over a one-year period. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that it is a good idea for young people to take a year off to travel or work between high school and university. Others say it is better for students to go straight on to university after graduating from high school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The charts below show what UK graduate and postgroduate students who did not go into full-time woke did after leaving college in 2006. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In nearly all science course at university, there are significantly more male students than female students. What are the reason for this? What can be done to balance out the number
Today, more and more students are deciding to move to another country for their studies. Do you think this is causing more good than harm for the home countries?
every year more and more students chose to study online rather than attend class on campus. what do you think are the cause of this? what solution can u suggest?
Jenny is conducting a research project on cell phone use. The chart shows the percentage of students, and parents of students, at Jenny’s school who owned cell phone over a 14 year period. The table provides the cell phone ownership rate nationwide over the same timeframe. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people today find that the cost of attaining a University-level education is extremely high for the students and their families. What are the causes of this situation, and how can governments, Universities and the students themselves overcome the problem?
The graph depicts participation of students from five different country in three universities. Overall, the largest number, belongs to Indians, who goes to University of Riverview. Meanwhile, the smallest group are Smithtown University's Indonesians.
Some students take 1 year of between finishing school and going to universities,in order to travel or to work. Do you think advantages outwiegh the disadvantages?
Some students take one year off between finishing school and going to university, in order to travel or to work. Do you think the advantages overweigh the disadvantages?