Nowadays many nations are facing the problem of declining number of students attending science subjects at university.
What do you think are the underlying reasons for such trend?
How can it affect these nations?
The graphs illustrates the info relating to time worked and stress levels amongst professionals in eight groups. Describe the information shown to a university or collage lecturer.
Nowadays, learning have gained in popularity but some people argue that courses can never be as good as those taken by attending a college or university in person. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
The graph below shows the contribution of three sectors – agriculture, manufacturing and business and financial services – to the UK economy in the twentieth century.
Write a report for a university lecturer 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 opinion.
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Millions of people move to English speaking countries such as Australia, Britain or America to study at school, college or university.
Why do so many people want to study in English?
Why is English such an important international language?
Give reasons for your answers
Task 1: The table below describes percentages of homeschooled students in Some Country in 1999- 2004.
Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown. Write at least 150 words.
Some people think that getting degree from university is the best way to guarantee a good job, while others believe that it would be better go straight into work and get experience.
Discus both sides and give your opinion.
Fewer students are studying science at school and university, favoring more computer-based subjects instead. Is this a positive or negative development? What are the reasons for this?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Students from rural areas often find it difficult to access university education. Some people think that it should become easier for them to study at universities. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You live with a roommate at university but you have trouble studying because of a problem related to your roommate. Write a letter to an administrator at your university and include:
-Who you are -The problem -What you suggest they do
Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career, while others believe that it is better to get a job straight after school.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that it is too difficult for poor people or people from rural areas to go to university. So that the universities should make it especially easy for them.
To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people believe that studying at university or colleges is the best route to a successful career, while others believe that it is better to get a job straight after school.
Discuss both views and give your an opinion.
The government should pay the cost of the course to everyone who wants to study at the university. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Influence of human being on the world ecosystem is leading to the extinction of species and loss of biodiversity. what are the causes and solutions?
Many peole think that it is important to go to university while others prefer to start work without getting a universty education. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Some students take one year off between finishing high school and going to university, in order to travel or to work.
Do you think the advantages of a ‘gap year’ outweigh the disadvantages?
Support your opinion with examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
Some young people look forward to a year of travelling, a “gap year”, before they begin work or university and see it as a chance to broaden their horizons. For other expensive waste of time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The Bar graph below shows the Expenditure in Million Pounds on fast food items by income groups in the UK.
Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below.
» You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
» You should write at least 150 words.
The table below shows the results of surveys in 2005, 2010 and 2015 about
McGill University.
Summarise 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 believe that it is better to get a jobb straight after shcool. Discuss both views.
The line graph below shows the number of students enrolled in four different courses at a university from 2017 to 2022.
Summarize the given information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
65.The chart below shows what Anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The diagram below gives the information about the Hawaiian island chain in the centre of the Pacific Ocean. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown. Write at least 150 words.
Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route tosuccessful career, while others believe that it is better to get a job straightafter school. Discuss both views.
The table below shows the results of a survey of first-year students taking various courses at a particular university. It shows how many of the students considered various aspects of their course ‘very good’.
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
Some university student want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. other believes it is more important to give all their times and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays many students choose to take a year off before entering university. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of taking a year off, and give your own opinion about whether it is a good idea.
Nowadays some high-school graduates travel or work for a period of time instead of going directly to study at university. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.
Nowadays many students live with their familes while others go to another city to study at a university. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of both scenarios. Include relevant examples in your answer.
It is better for the students to live away from the home during their university studies rather than staying with their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Too much emphasis is put on going to university for academic studies. We should encourage people to have vocational education since there are not enough qualified businessmen, electricians, and plumbers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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.
Writr an letter to your friend. In your letter
Describe where you would lived when you were a student at the university.
Recommend the best what from him/her to look accommodation.
Warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation.
You have got a confirmation from Denmark University to study medicine. You have been asked to submit all the details and certify that they are correct. Write a letter to your college sharing information and get it registered at the campus.
When you write, you can mention the following:
Basic information.
Mention that you will attach the supporting documents.
Check if there is any other formality before you move to Denmark.
Full-time university students spend most of their time in class or working on assignments. However, some people think that it is important for students to get involved in non-academic activities on campus as well (for example, to join a sports team or take part in drama). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The number of students who choose to study mathematics at university is low. Why do you think this is? What can be done about this situation?
The chart below shows what anthrop[ology graduates from one university did after fininshing thier undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologists in work after 5 years
Everybody should be allowed admission to university or college programs regardless of their level of academic ability. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries, there are more young people choosing to enrol in work-based training instead of attending university. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
The government should pay for the course fees for everyone who wants to study at the university.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Write an essay of 250 words on the topic below. You have 30 minutes. (Jan 2023)
Many young college students today have some difficulty in finding a job after they leave college or university.
What can governments do to support students after they complete their higher education?
Discuss your ideas and support them with reasons and examples
Many people say that the onlu way to guarantee a good job is to complete a course in university eduvation. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
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 usefulin the future, such as those related to science and technology.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The chart below shows the amount spent on six consumer goods in four European countries.
Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
Spending in Thousand Pound Sterling
Some people believe that everyone has a right to have access to university education and that goverment should make it free for all student no matter what financial background they have. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are living in a University residence, and you have a problem with the high levels of noise from a new campus restaurant which is open until midnight.
Write a letter to the governor of the University. In your letter,
• complain about the situation
• say why this is a problem
• and propose ways to reduce the noise
Your friend has been offered a place on course at the university where you studied.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
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
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.