Online education is becoming increasingly popular. Many students are choosing to study online instead of face - to - face education. what is the advantages and disadvantages.
There seems to be an increasing trend toward assessing students through exams rather than continual assessments such as projects. What are the advantages and disadvantages of exams as a form of assessment?
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?
There seems to be an increasing trend towards assessing students through exams rather than through continual assessment. What are the advantages and disadvantages of exams as a form of assessment？
The table below shows the number of students at a primary school and a secondary school in Malaysia in 2005. The chart show survey results of what these students favourite sport was.
Nowadays, many parents are sending their kids abroad to acquire good education. But, if and when these foreign educated students get back to their native country, they find it difficult to adjust themselves to the work life there. What kind of challenges do the people educated overseas face in their own country? What advice would you offer such people?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The bar graph below shows the numbers of male and female research students studying six computer science subjects at a US university in 2011.
Summarise the information by selecting and report in the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph compares the percentage of international and the percentage of UK students gaining secound class degree or better at a major UK university. Summarise the infomation by selucting and reporting the main features.
These days, internet based courses have become a popular alternative to university based courses. Some students prefer this type of learning because they do not need to attend lectures. Others, however argue that it is important to stay at university. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that lessons on becoming a good parent should be included in school curriculums. Others think that it is not essential for students.
Discuss both opinions and give your opinion.
Some people argue that exams put too much pressure on university students, but others think that dealing with pressure is an essential skill to develop before people begin employment.
Discuss both sides of the argument and present 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. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information given. You should write at least 150 words.
The graph below shows four countries of residence of overseas students in Australia.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparis, who were climbing up calmly, with spantanious surges.ons 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 and attention to studying for qualification. Discuss both views and give your opinion
In some schools, students must study music and learn to play a musical instrument. In other schools, studying music may not be required or there may be no music classes at all. Do you think all students should have to study music? Support your opinion with reasons and examples.
In many countries, some students live with their families while studying, but other students prefer to attend universities in other cities.
Do the advantages of living away from home outweigh the disadvantages?
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Students should pay the full cost of their own university studies, rather than having free education provided by the state.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
There seems to be an increasing trend towards assessing students through exams rather than continual assessment. What are the advantages and disadvantages of exams as a form of assessments?
Students should pay the full cost for their own study, because education benefits individuals rather than society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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?
Formal examinations are the only effective way to assess a student's performance.
Continual asessment 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
Many university students live with their families, while others live away from home because their universities are in different places. What are the advantages and disadvantages of both situations?
Some people say that physical exercise should be a required part of school day. Other believe that students should spend the whole day on academic studies. Which opinion do you agree with? Use specific reason and details to support your answer.
The charts below show the proportions of British student at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Teachers are not as important as they used to be because of the choice of other alternatives for students, such as online teaching. To what extent to do you agree of disagree?
It was observed that in some countries not enough students are choosing to study science subjects at universities . What are the causes ? What effects does this have on society
In many countries, some people live with their families while studying,but other students prefer to attend universities in other cities.Do the benefits of living away from home outweigh the disadvantage.
Some people think that schools should concentrate on academic courses which are useful to the career of students; courses like music and sports are not useful and therefore should not be offered.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some students choose to study in another country for a time during high school or university. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad?
The bar chart illustrates how the amount of students from 6 different countries who study at Australia changed over 2-year period from 2019 to 2020
Some people believe that teachers have an important role to play in the educational success, while others think it is the students' attitude that matters. Discuss both of views and share your opinion.
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 related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Not enough students choose science subjects at universities in many countries. What are the reasons for this problem? What’s the effect on society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In most universities there are more male students than female students on science courses. What is the reason for this? What could be done for balance out the number?
Some people think that it is more effective for students to study in groups, while others believe that it is better for them to study alone.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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.
Topic: many people. But while it may offer some advantages, it is probably better to stay home because of the difficulties a student inevitably encounters living and studying in a different culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree this statement ?
Some people believe that holidays are necessary for students, others think that children should not have holidays because it is just a waste of time. Do you agree or disagree?
It is more important for students to study art and literature to study art and literature than it is to study maths and science.do you agree or disagree
In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have the opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
It is a good idea for teenagers to have jobs while they are still students. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Support your answer with specific reasons and details.
Some people think that students should study in their own city. However, many students prefer to study far away from their home.
Do the advantages of studying away from home outweigh the disadvantages
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 what other ways the assessment of a child can be done?
A number of tertiary courses require students to undertake a period of unpaid work at companies or organisation as part of their programme. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this type of course requirement?
The charts below show what UK graduate and post graduate students who did not go into full-time work did after leaving college in 2008. TASK 1
Many schoolchildren and students are taught to push themselves and try hard to be better than their classmates, rather than work together for everyone’s benefits.
Do the disadvantages of training students to be competitive outweigh the advantages?
Some people think that exams are a good way of assessing a student's level. Other people believe that they put unnecessary pressure on young learner and tell us very little about theri acutal ability. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
There seems to be an increasing trend towards assessing students through exams rather than through continual assessment.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of exams as a form of assessment?
Many people say that universities should only be offered to young students with high marks,others say that they should accept people of all ages,even if they did not do well.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some students work while studying, resulting in a lack of time for education and constant pressure.
What do you think are the causes of this?
What solutions can you suggest?