People say that it is a waste of time for high school students to learn literature such as novels and poems. Do you agree or disagree with this idea?
Some people claim that students should focus on the subjects that they are interested or in best at, while others believe that they should learn all school subjects. Discuss both sides of this argument and give your own opinion.
In some countries, students pay their college or university fees, while In some others, the government pay for them. Do you think the advantages that government pays the mony outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that teachers are essential to the learning process. Others argue that students at schools and universities learn far more from other sources (such as the Internet and television) than from lessons with teachers. What are your views on this?
More people will work from home and more student will study at home if computer technology becomes cheap and accessible. What will be the advantage and disadvantage if this happen?
In some countries, university students study near their home and live with their family, while in others students have to study in another city. Do the advantages of living away from home outweigh the disadvantages?
Full-time university students spend most of the time studying. They should be doing other activities too. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some think secondary and high school students should be allowed to choose academic courses leading to university or practical courses leading to careers such as carpenters. 19.30 To what extent do you agree or disagree？
The graph compares the percentage of international students and the percentage of UK learners gaining second class degrees or better at a major UK university.
ou should spend about 40 minutes on this task. It is observed that in many countries not enough students are choosing to study science as a subject. What are the causes? And what will be the effects on society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
Many students now work whilst they are studying in college or university. This often results in them having les time to concentrate on their as well as feeling under pressure. what are some of the causes of this ? what solutions could you suggest?
Writing task : Giving lectures in auditoriums to large numbers of students is an old way of teaching. With the technology available today, everything should be done online. Do you agree or disagree
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.
In some countries students pay their own university and college fees, however in other countries government pays their fees. Do the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
Universities should provide students with the skills they will require in order to succeed at their future jobs. How far do you agree or disagree with the above opinion? What are some of the job skills that employers look for in new employees?
Some people think that all school students should learn a foreign language.Others,however,think that a student should be required to learn a foreign language if he or she does not have talent for it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays many high schools and universities require students to work on projects in groups, and all members of the group receive the same grade (mark) on the project. Do you agree or disagree that giving every member of a group the same grade is a good way to evaluate students? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. Be sure to use your own words. Do not use memorized examples.
In some countries, university students live at home with their families while they study in the same city, whereas, in other countries they live away from home while they study in another city. Do the benefits of living away from home outweigh the disadvantages?
5.There are more workers to work from home and more students to study from home. This is because the computer technology is more and more easily accessible and cheaper. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
“Some people believe that students should learn a second language in primary school rather than in secondary school. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from ypur own knowledge or experience.”
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 useful in the future, such as those relate to science and technology. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Disruptive school children have negative influence on others. students who are noisy and disobedient should be grouped together and taught separately. Do you agree or disagree with this view
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 believe that students should be required to study art and music in school. Others think it is a waste of time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Schools are no longer needed because students could find so much information on the Internet and study at home. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion
Students should pay the full cot for thier own study, because university education benefits individuals rather than society. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Modern societies need specialists in certain fields, but not in others. Some people therefore think that government should pay university fees for students who study subjects that are needed by society; those who choose to study less relevant subjects should not receive government funding. Would the advantages of such an educational policy outweigh the disadvantages?
The bar chart and table show information about students from abroad studying in four English-speaking countries in 2004 and 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
A local college is having an international day. You want to speak about your country to students from different cultures.Write a letter to the college head. In your letter:
Tell him/her about the topics that you are going to talk about.
Explain why would they be of interest to the students
Ask about any arrangement that you need to make to give the talk.
Some people think students should be encouraged to work or travel after finishing secondary education and before starting university. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Share your own experience and examples.
Some people think that schools should teach students according to their academic abilities, while others believe that it is better to have students with different abilities study together. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The table below shows the number of research students in Australian universities in 2001 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries, students take a year off finishing school should students take a gap year before attending university? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
There are both problems and benefits for high school students study plays and works of theatres written centuries ago. Discuss and use your own experience.
You are a teacher at a secondary school (high school). You have been asked to arrange a visit to a local museum or tourist attraction for some of your students. Write a letter to the manager of the museum or tourist attraction.
In your letter you should:
say who you are and which school you teach at
say why the school would like the students to visit the museum/attraction
ask about educational facilities or information that the museum/attraction can provide.
An increasing number of students are choosing to study abroad. To what extend does this trend benefit the students themselves and the countries involved. What are the drawbacks
Many students have to study ssubjects which they donot like. Some people think this is complete waste of time. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
In order to study at university students are required to pay expensive tuition fees. Not all student can afford them so some people think that university education should be free for everyone. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is observed that in many contries, not enough students are choosing to study science subjects. What are the causes? What will be the effects on society?
The pie charts belows show the percentage of students on the one adult education centre taking a various courses offered in 1985 and this year.
(Sofia) In many countries students’ concentration in the classroom has decreased. What are the reasons for this? What are some possible solutions? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Some people think that students should learn a range of practical skills at school (such as car maintenance or managing money) alongside traditional subjects like maths and physics. Do you agree or disagree with this view?
There are many benefits to a good education. Therefore, a university education should be offered to all students, not just students with good high school grades. Do you agree or disagree?
Increasing numbers of students are choosing to study abroad. To what extent does thistrend benefit the students themselves and the countries involved? What are the drawbacks?
In the past when students did a univeristy degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? You should use your own ideas knowledge and experience and support arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
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
Some people think that universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in every subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In order to study at university students are required to par expensive tuition fees. Not all students can afford then so some people think that university education should be free for everyone. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The charts below show the percentage of male and female students of different age groups who studied in Australia for full-time and part-time education in 2006
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in order 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.