Some people think having a university degree is the best way to secure a good job. However, others believe skills and experience are more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
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 important. Discuss both sides and give your opininon.
In some spend young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.
Nowadays, not many university students choose science subjects in many countries. What are the reasons? What are the effects on the society?
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
It is becoming increasingly popular to have a year off between finishing school and going to university. What are the advantages and dis advantages?
The charts below show the destinations of Anthropology graduates from one university and the salaries of the anthropologists in work after five years
Some people think university education should prepare students for employment while others think it should help students acquire theoretical knowledge. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In some countries, university students live away from home and in another city while studying. Do you think the disadvantages outweigh the advantages of living in another city?
Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career, while others believe that ti is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The pie charts below show the results of a survey conducted by a university library on the opinions of full-time and part-time students about its services.
Some people say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to university, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree ?
WRITING TASK I The charts below show the results of a survey of adult education. The first chart shows the reasons why adults decide to study. The pie chart shows how people think the costs of adult education should be shared. Write a report for a university lecturer, describing the information shown below.
Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like.Others believe that they should only be allowed to studey subjects that will be useful in the future,such as those related to science and technology. discuss boths these views and give your opinion.
A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He/She has asked for your advice about studying this subject.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
-give details of the course you took at the university
-explain why you recommend the university
-give some advise about how to apply
The qualities and skills that a person requires to become successful in today's world can not be learned at a university or any other academic. To what extend do you agree or disagree
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.
The chart shows number of students who choose different subjects at university in 2005.
The pie charts illustrate the portion of students at one university in the UK who can speak other languages besides English, in the years 2000 and 2010.
many people say that the only way to ensure a good job is to complete a course in university education. to what extend do you agree or disagree
Recent research suggests that excessive use of the internet over prolonged periods of time may negatively affect some cognitive functions, particularly attention and short-term memory.' (Source: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center). Some people say that the internet affects our intelligence. To what extent do you agree? Discuss both sides of the argument and give your own personal opinion.
Your friend has been offered a place on a course 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 accommodation ・warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation
Some people say that the only way to get success is to go to the University. While the rest think that it depends on many other factors. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table below displays the results of surveys in 2000, 2005 and 2010 avout one university. Summarise the information and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Both the poor and rick find the accessibility into university difficult. Do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows what Anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologies in work after five years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, there are more young people enrolled in work based training instead of attending university. Do the advantage of the situation outweigh the disadvantages.
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 experince and developing soft skills is more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
In some countries, students live at home with their family while they study at university, whereas in other countries students attend university in another city. Do the advantages of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages?
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. The image shows full-time students from India data: Coventry University 2020/21: 2,390, 2021/22: 5,290, Change: 2,900, % Increase: 121.3; The University of Greenwich 2020/21: 2,455, 2021/22: 4,540, Change: 2,085, % Increase: 84.9; BPP University 2020/21: 3,505, 2021/22: 5,145, Change: 1,640, % Increase: 46.8; Sheffield University 2020/21: 815, 2021/22: 2,345, Change: 1,530, % Increase: 187.7; Anglia Ruskin University 2020/21: 1,925, 2021/22: 3,265, Change: 1,340, % Increase: 69.6; The University of Leicester 2020/21: 1,175, 2021/22: 2,390, Change: 1,215, % Increase: 103.4.
The table below shows percentage of students giving good ratings for different aspects of a university in China in 2000, 2005, 2010.
The table below gives information about student enrolments at Manchester University in 1937, 1967 and 2017. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidences
Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a univer¬sity should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own know¬ledge or experience.
The chart below shows what anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course.The table shows the salaries of the anthropologist in work after five years Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features andake comparison where relevant
It is becoming increasingly popular to have a year off between finishing school and going university. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
The graph bellow show the percentage of math graduates and all graduates who got full-time job after graduating from university in Australia, and also shows the average salary of both grads, from 2004 to 2012.
The charts below show how student travelled to university in the UK and USA in 2010 and 2015.
The given bar chart provides the UK university’s students of both genders studying rates in six art-associated disciplines.
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. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Some people have voiced an idea that tertiary educational students should only focus on their own major in order to get a qualification;
The qualities a person needs to become truly successful in today's world cannot be learned at a university or similar academic institution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people believe that a university education is necessary for a good career. Do you agree or disagree? What other factors can contribute to a good career? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Your friend has been offered a place on a course 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 accommodation
. You have been accepted by a university in Canada. Before moving to
Canada, you want to gather some information from International Officer.
Write to him about your needs.
In your letter
• introduce yourself
• inquire about accommodation options
• seek information on Student Discount Card
The graph and the chart below show the numer of students choosing different kinds of courses in a university in 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people nowadays are choosing to live and work in another country after graduating from university in their home country. Why this is? Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages?
Some school leavers travel or work for a period of time instead going directly to university. What are the advantages and disadvantages.
In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who desire to do this
Some university offer online courses as an alternative to classes delivered on campus. Do you think this is a positive or negative development
Topic 2: When international media (including movies, fashion shows, advertisements and other TV programmes) convey the same messages to the global audience, people argue that the expansion of international media has negative impacts on cultural diversity. What is your opinion?