The charts below show the proportions 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 think that all university student should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science an technology. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
A bar chart shows five countries wherw Australian students studied from 2004 to 2006.
The charts below show the proportions of British students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010.
In some countries at secondary or high school, there may be two streams of study academic or vocational. what are the advantages of students and society of putting students into two streams at the age of 15?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Grades encourage students to learn.
othere think secondary school students should study inter Dions both these views and gie your while others belleve that tary school studi valuable school time. Discuss both these side
Some people believe that universities shold only accept students with the highest marks while others believe that some students with low marks should have an opportunity. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some countries, schools arrange work for some students without any payment, so that students get experience. To what extent it is beneficial for the students as well as the company or institution?
Some people believe that universities should focus on preparing students for specific careers, while others think they should provide general education. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The table below shows the percentage of first year students who gave ‘very good’ rating to the resources provided by the college, for three courses. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Working in groups is a bad idea because it encourages weak students to let others do the work." Discuss both views and give your opinion
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. They would like your adivce about finding a place to live.
Write an letter to your friend. In your letter:
describe where you lived
recommend the best way to look for accommodation
warn them of mistakes students make
Some students prefer to take a gap year between high school and university, to work or to travel. Do the advantages of this outweight the disavantages?
The chart below show changes in student enrollment by degree at a university in Canada in 1980 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some students prefer to take a gap year between high school and university, to work or travel. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
There seems to be an increasing trend towards assessing students through exams rather than continual assessment such as projects. What are the advantages and disadvantages of exams as a form of assessment?
In many countries, students are under increasing pressure to succeed academically. What do you think are the causes of this pressure, and what measures could be taken to reduce it?
Some people think that university students should specialize in one subject, while others think universities should encourage students to learn a range of subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The provided pictures compare the layout of student rooms for one individual and two individuals at an Australian university. It is noticeable that the room for two people is more expensive and bigger in size than the one-person room. Also, there are more amenities in room for two occupants compared to the single person room. It costs $350 per week to rent the student room for two people while the rate for single person room is much lower, at $200 weekly. Though both rooms share the same length of 6 meters, the one for two people has a width of 4 meters, which is 1.5 meters wider than the other. Both of the rooms offer basic facilities, such as study desk, television, bed and kitchen appliances. However, with more space, the room for two occupants has additional pieces of furniture, namely, two bookshelves, two cupboards, table and chairs. One extra bed and study desk are provided to better accommodate the students in the larger room.
The table and the chart below provide a breakdown of the total expenditure and the average amount of money spent by students per week while studying abroad in 4 countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
Many students now refusing to choose science subjects at their university level. Why do you think this is happening and what is the impact on the community?
Some parents believe that extra private lessons outside school hours, where students work alone with a teacher, can help them do better at school. Others disagree. Discuss both the views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that University students should specialise in a particular subject, while others believe that they should study a range of subjects discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Some people think that homework should be banned from schools while others think that it is an important part of a student's education. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of homework and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In order to study at university students are required to pay expensive tuition fees. Not all students can afford them so some people think that university education should be free for everyone. To what extent do you agree?
Some people believe that learning a foreign language is a necessary requirement for students in schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
some people believe that students should be made to have unpaid jobs in their free time.Do you agree or disagree?
Many students think school classes are boring and useless. What are the factor leading to this problem? Use specific reasons to support your opinion.
The most important responsibility of higher education is to prepare students for their future jobs. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people don't have the natural ability to learn languages. Some schools should force students to learn foreign languages. Agree or Disagree?
Some teahers say students should be organized into groups to study. Others argue that student should be made to study alone. Tell the benefits of each study method. Which one do you think is more effective?
NOWdays many students have the opportunity to study some or all of their course in a foreign country .Do the advantages outweigh disadvantagea?
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.
The charts below show the proportions 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. % of British students able to speak languages other than English 2000 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 10.0% 15.0% • No other language • French only • German only * Spanish only * Another language * Two other languages 20.0% 10.0% 15.0% 30.0% 10.0% 35.0%
Students from disadvantaged families and rural areas are finding it difficult to get a university education in many countries. Some people believe that universities and authorities should help them so that they can get a university education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
3.Why do you think teachers give homework to students? How important is it for students to have homework? Perhaps homework should be abolished
Some university students want to learn about their subjects in addition to main subiects. Other believe it is more important to give all their time and attentions to studying for qualitications. Discuss both these views and giving your opinion.
The table below shows the average annual fees for students to get their master's degree in three different countries in 2007.
The graphs below show the enrolments of overseas students and local students in Australian universities over a ten year period. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The pie charts below show responses by teachers of foreign languages in Britain to a survey concerning why their students are learning a foreign language. The first chart shows the main reason for learning a foreign language. The second chart shows how many teachers felt that there has been a recent change in the reason. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below.
Formal examinations are the only effective way to assess a student's performance. Continual assessment such as course work and projects is not a satisfactory way to do this. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In many countries, not enough students study science subjects. What are the causes? What will be the effect on society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Government should spend money to encourage the development of sport and art for school students, rather than supporting professional sports and art performance for general public. Do you agree or disagree?
Only formal examinations, written or practical, can give a clear picture of students' true knowledge and ability at university level. Continuous assessment like course work and projects are poor measures of student ability. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people believe online learning has unlocked students’ hidden abilities. Others argue that it only holds true for a privileged few, especially in developing countries. Which opinion do you support? In about 300 words, present your arguments.
Some people believe that exams are an unappropriate way of measuring students performance and should be replaced byents.continuous assessm Do you agree or disagree?
Some schools are very strict about school uniforms and students appearance, while others have a more relaxed dress code. What are the advantages and disadvantages of students wearing school uniforms.
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
some colleges encourage students to creatw business while they are still in school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?