The table below shows the employment of students from four countries in the UK after their first courses in 2001. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. First degree graduates from different UK universities in employment in 2001 Countries Permanent employment Temporary employment Overseas employment Scotland 43.6 % 20.2 % 2.6 % Total employment England 66.4 % 33 % 23 % 2.3 % Wales 58.3 % 30 % 12.4 % 2.9 % Northern Ireland 45.3% 20 % 8.6 % 5 % 33.6 %
the students from abroad studying in four English-speaking countries in 2004 and 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Teachers think that international students exchange would be beneficial for all teenage school students. Do you think its advantages overweigh its disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that governments should pay the full course fees for students who want to study in universities. Do you agree or disagree with thí statement?
Nowadays education quality is very low. Some people think we should encourage our students to evaluate and criticise their teachers. Others believe that it will result in loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both the views.
You live in a room in a college where you share it with another student. You find it very difficult to study and work there because your roommate always has friends visiting. He/she has parties in the room and sometimes borrows your things without asking you.
Write a letter to the Accommodation Officer at the college
and ask for a new room next term.
You would prefer a single room and explain your reasons.
Some people think that the universities must only accept student with high mark, while others believe that universities must accept students of all ages regardless of their previous grades. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In the past, when students did a university 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 your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your argument with examples and relevant evidence.
High school should allow students to study the courses that students want to study. Specify reasons and example to support your opinion.
Disruptive school students have negative impact on their classmates. Students are noisy and disobident should be grouped together and teaching separately. To what extent you agree or disagree?
Some people think that secondary/high school students should study literature (e.g. novels, plays, poetry) only from their own country. Others say it is more important for students to study literature from all over the world. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Universities should accept equal members of male and female students in every subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below illustrates the primary factors influencing students’ decisions to attend a particular university in the UK in the years 1995 and 2005. Summarize the information 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 m ain subjects. Others believe that it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think schools should teach students practical skills for future employment, while others believe academic subjects should remain the focus. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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 only best students should be rewarded, while others think we should reward students who make progress.Discuss these two points and give your opinion.
Students perform better in school when they are rewarded rather than punished. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The government needs to spend money to encourage the development of sports and arts for school students, rather than to support professional sports and art events. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statem
It has been observed that in many countries not enough student are choosing to study science subjects at university. What do you think are the causes of the problem? What are the effects on society?
Some people believe that math success depends on good teacher; others think that it depends on student’s talent. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
i n the past, when students did a university 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 your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
As children work more and more on electronic devices, such as laptops, tablets and smartphones, many are losing their handwriting skills. Many parents want teachers to reinforce this skill by making students submit handwritten assignments. What would the advantages and disadvantages of doing this be?
The given tables illustrate the number of exchange students from Europe universities to Australian universities and vice versa in 2007 and 2009.
The graph below shows the percentage change in the number of international students graduating from universities in different Canada provinces between 2001 and 2006.
The bar chart below shows the number of students who enrolled in three courses a private institute in India from 2000 to 2015.
It is observed that not enough students are choosing to study science. What are the causes of this? What re the effects on society?
School and university students learn lessons far better from their teachers than from other sources, such as the internet and television. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some people think secondary school students should learn international news as one of their subjects, while others believe that this is a waste of valuable time. Discuss both views ang give your opinion
Formal examination are the only effective way to assess a student's performance .Continual assessment such as coursework and projects is not a satisfactory way to do this.Do you agree or disagree?
A number of university courses require students to undertake a period of unpaid work as part of their program. What are the advantages and disadvantages?
The chart below shows the proportion of male and female students studying six art related subjects at a UK university in 2011.
The three pie charts illustrate the amount of hours spent by undergraduates and postgraduates in comparison with a total student population in the British University library.
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition 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.
Modern societies need specialists in certain fields, but not others. Some people, therefore, think that governments 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 the government funding. Would the advantages of such an educational policy outweigh the disadvantages?
The charts below show the main reasons for study among students of different age groups and the amount of support they recieved from empoyers. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
All high school students should be encouraged to take part in community service programmes. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
There are more workers work from home ad more students studying from home. This is because computer technology is more and more accessible and cheaper. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Some groups, such as poor people or people from rural area find it is difficult to access the university education. Universities should make it especially easy for the students come from the rural areas get an access to the university. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is generally accepted that exercise is good for children and teenagers.Therefore physical education and sports should be compulsory for all student in all schools. What do you think?
Some people argue that student should read histry in school,other opine that they should read technology. discuss both views and give your opinio.
Some people say that students who achieve the highest score in their exams should be rewarded. Others say that those who show progress should be rewarded instead. Discuss both these views and give your opinion
Many students graduate high school and face a decision where to continue their education. Some students choose to study abroad while other students choose to remain in their country. Outline the advantages of studying abroad and give the benefits of studying in your home country.
Some people think if students are afraid of the teacher it is better. Others say that having a friendly relation is better. What do you think?
These days, many students or teenagers rely on AI-powered tools for study or work, which loses their creativity and autonomy. To what extent, do you agree or disagree with this statement? Write an essay of about 250 words to answer the above question. Give reasons and include any relevant examples to support your answer.
Some people believe that the main purpose of education is to prepare students for the world of work. Others believe that the main purpose of education is to develop students' minds and personalities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Why do students prefer doing part time jobs during their studies? Do you think this has more advantages or disadvantages?
Your firend 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 a 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 chhosing accommodation
the charts below show the proportions of British students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in additon to English, in 2000 and 2010.
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.