The pie chart shows average monthly student expenditure in the UK in 2016. The bar chart shows sources of student income in the same year.
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.
The charts below show what UK graduate and postgraduate students who did not go into full-time work did after leaving college in 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Topic: The graph below shows the number of students from the US, the UK and Australia who studied in universities in other countries from 2002 to 2007.
Nowadays university education is very expensive. Some people say that universities should reduce their fees, especially for the less fortunate students or those coming from rural areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
It is right that university graduates earn more money than less well-educated people and for this reason some people believe university students should pay the full cost of their education. Others, however argue that higher education should be provide for free by the government. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Topic 8: Students should be taught academic knowledge so that they can pass exams, and skills such as cooking or dressing should not be taught. To what extent do you agree/disagree?
The course director of your previous college has invited you to attend a
party for new students, and he has also asked you to give a talk about
studying overseas. You have an important examination on the same
day so you cannot attend the party.
Write a letter to the director to apologize and to explain why you
cannot attend the event. Suggest another date when you could give
your talk.
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Some people say that students who achieve the highest scorer in their exams should be rewarded. Others say that those who show progress should be rewarded instead. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In order to study at university students are required to pay expensive tuition fees. Not all students can afforde them so some people think that univeristy education should be free for everyone. To what extent do you agree?
Some university students want to learn about other subjects inaddition to their major subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to their main subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The table and pie charts below show 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.
Many students now have the opportunity to study in other countries. Studying abroad may bring some benefits to some students, but it also ha a significant number of disadvantages. Discuss both sides of the arguments and give opinion.
There seems ro be an increasing trend towards assessing students through exams rather than contiunual assessments. What are the advantages and disadvantages of exams as a form of assessment
Universities should allocate the same amount of money to students’ sports activities as they allocate to their libraries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that schools should reward students who show the best academic results, while others believe that it is more important to reward students who show improvement. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Students leave high school without learning about how to manage their money. What are the reasons for this? What can be improved in students’ understanding of how to manage their finances?
Many university students live in a family but other live away from their home because of long distance between their home and university. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this issue ?
It is thought by some that is school teachers role is to motivate and inspire student. However other people believe that teachers primary role is to pass on knowledge What do you think is the role of children
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.
Full-time university students spend a lot of time studying.Some say they should be involved in other activities as well. What extent do yoy agree or disagree!
Some of today’s schools insist that all students have their own laptop computer in class to assist in their education. Do you feel that this would be an advantage to students’ education, or would it be an unnecessary complication?
Nowadays, many schools find it profitable to sell unhealthy food and sugary drinks to students during lunch breaks. Is this a positive or negative development?
You are a student at an English language school in Brighton and are living in private accommodation with other flat mates. You have not had hot water or heating for some time. The landlord’s workmen have tried to fix the problem but without success.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter,
state your reason for writing
describe the problems and explain how you feel
propose a solution and risk the landlord to take action
Some people believe that part time job can ensure better job opportunities in future. Others think job can easily distract students from study. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Fewer students are studying science at school and university, favouring 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.
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 schools these days have problems with poor student behavior. Why do you think these problems occur? what could be done to tackle these problems
It is thought by some that a school teacher’s role is to motivate and inspire students. However, other people believe that a teacher’s primary role is to pass on knowledge. What do you think is the role of a teacher?
You are a student at a university in the UK. You have recently lost your university ID card. Write to the local police station, giving details of who you are, what happened and ask to record your details so that you can apply for a new ID card.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people think that schools should prioritize teaching students’ practical skills for the workplace, while others believe that schools should focus on academic subjects such as science and math. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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.
Students in a school should learn academic subjects and pass exams. Other skills such as cookery, dressmaking, and woodwork can be learned from family and friends. Do you agree or disagree?
Theoretical subjects (such as mathematic and philosophy) should no longer be taught in universities because most of university students choose practical subjects (such as accounting and economics). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A number of tertiary courses require students to undertake a period of unpaid work at art institution or organization as part of their programme. What are the advantages and disadvantages?
You live in a room which you share with another student. You have some problems with your roommate. Write a letter to the accomodation officer of the college to change your room. In your letter: *mention the problems you are facing *say how these problems are affecting you *request for a new room
LETS WRITING 2 - OPINION Essay Too much emphasis is given for the education of students. More government money should be spent on free time activities for young people. To what extent do you agree or disagr
Giving lectures in auditorium to large numbers of students is an old way of teaching, with the technology available today there is no justification for it; and everything should be done online. Do you agree or disagree with this statement and give your opinion.
Students should be taught academic knowledge so that they can pass exams, and skills such as cooking or dressing should not be taught. To what extent do you agree/disagree?
Some people think that it is more effective for students ot study in a group while others believe that it is better for them to study alone. Discuss both views, and give your opinion.
It has been observed that in many countries notenoughstudentsarechoosingto studyscience subjects at university. What do you think are the causes of the problem? What are the effects on society
Some people believe that only teachers should not assess students as students should be allowed to do that as well. According to their view, schools should ask students to evaluate their teachers. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Online education is becoming increasingly popular. Many university students are choosing to study online instead of face to face. Do the advantages of distance education outwiegh the disadvantages?
Many teachers follow the practice of giving students task for home often based on lessons taught in class . It is often believed that such a practice should be stopped as it reduces time spend on leisure activities or nonacademic pursuits. Do you agree or disagree?
The charts below show what UK graduate and postgraduate students who did not go into full-tim e work did after leaving college in 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some university students want to learn about other subject in addition to their main subjects. Other believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to study for a qualification. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
Some people say full time students should spend most of time studying; others believe that they should do other activities as well.To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Some people think that the true function of a university is to give students access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. Do you agree or disagree? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some university students want to learn about other subjects, in addition to their main subjects. other believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. discuss both these wheels and give your own opinion.
Some students work while studying. This often results in lacking time for education and constantly feeling under pressure. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?